Gurriel called up by Astros, to start Sunday

Talented Cuban prospect Yulieski Gurriel is set to make his much-anticipated Major League debut Sunday.

Houston manager A.J. Hinch revealed after Saturday night’s 12-2 win over the Orioles that Gurriel has been called up and will be in the Astros’ lineup as the team’s designated hitter for its series finale in Baltimore on Sunday. First baseman Tyler White was sent down to Triple-A Fresno to make room for Gurriel on the roster.

“He got up to 50 at-bats with us in the Minor Leagues,” Hinch said. “That’s a normal Spring Training for him. We’ve bounced him around the country. But from a baseball standpoint, he’s ready and he’s ready for this challenge. To add him to this group is exciting for us, certainly fun for us, our guys will be excited about it. His baseball readiness — he’s in shape and ready to go.”

Gurriel, 32, made headlines when he signed a five-year, $47.5 million deal with the …

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