D-backs Sign INF Luis Guillorme

August 20th, 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed INF Luis Guillorme (No. 13) as a Major League free agent and is active with the team today.

In a corresponding move, the D-backs optioned INF Blaze Alexander to Triple-A Reno.

To make room on the 40-man roster, the D-backs designated RHP Gavin Hollowell for assignment.

The D-backs’ 40-man roster remains at 40.

Luis Guillorme MLB.com

INF │B/T: L/R │Age: 29 (Sept. 27, 1994) in Caracas, Ven. │5-10, 190

  • Among primary second basemen since 2018 (min. 300 G), his 16 errors are second fewest, behind Tony Kemp/BAL (14), ahead of Michael Chavis/WSH (18) and Bryson Stott/PHI (18).
  • Among primary second basemen since 2021, his 10.5 walk pct. ranks sixth, ahead of Jonathan India/CIN (10.4%), Tony Kemp/BAL (10.3%), Jorge Polanca/SEA (10.1%) and Ketel Marte/AZ (10.0%).
  • Appeared in 61 games this season between the Braves and Angels.
  • Played in 10 games with the Braves to start the season…traded to the Angels on May 9 and appeared in 51 games, hitting .231 (24-for-104) with 5 doubles, 1 triple, 3 RBI and 11 walks.
  • Defensively this season, has appeared in 39 games at second base, 10 games at third and 5 games at shortstop.
  • In 2022 with the Mets, set career highs in games (102), at-bats (297), runs (33), hits (81), doubles (12), home runs (2), extra-base hits (15), RBI (17) and walks (34).
  • Played 6 seasons with the Mets (2018-23)…in 334 career games, slashed .261 AVG (188-for-721)./.344 OBP/.333 SLG/.677 OPS with 33 doubles, 2 triples, 5 home runs, 48 RBI and 91 walks.
  • Attended Coral Spring Charter School (Coral Springs, FL) in Miami.