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Blue Jays recall INF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from Triple-A Buffalo

The man with the fantastically crazy hair is back. According to a tweet from the team’s official PR department, infielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will start in the game on Monday.

In a corresponding move, the team has optioned utilityman Darnell Sweeney to Triple-A. Sweeney appeared at third base for just one inning in a 9-1 blowout on Canada Day. Throughout his career, he has played second base, third base, and left field. Before signing with the Jays, Sweeney appeared in 37 games for the 2015 Philadelphia Phillies, slashing a meager .