Yuli Gurriel was one of the hitters that had an off year in 2020 for the Astros. After an acceptable first month of the shortened season, the Cuban fell off the earth and finished his regular campaign with a .232/.274/.384 slash line that made people wonder if it was a product of being 36 years old.
However, right before the postseason, the Astros handed Gurriel a contract extension that he didn’t hesitate to sign. Now with only one guaranteed season left in his contract and one club option for 2022, he will face a key season for him personally and collectively.