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Yuli Gurriel's Houston homecoming being realized with sudden Kansas City trade

Astro Yuli Gurriel is known for his explosive swing and an explosive hairdo.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- For the first time since Game 2 of the 2022 World Series, Yuli Gurriel will stand in the batter's box inside Houston's Minute Maid Park on Sunday. It just won't be with the Astros.

On Saturday, the Kansas City Royals completed a trade with the Atlanta Braves to acquire the 40-year-old Cuban infielder, who has been playing on a minor-league deal. Despite the trade deadline having come and gone, the Royals were able to obtain Gurriel since he had yet to come up to the major league level in 2024.