Gurriel avoids DL, begins serving suspension

Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel, who underwent surgery on Feb. 28 to remove the hook of the hamate bone in his left hand, will avoid the disabled list to start the season. Instead, he began serving a five-game suspension Thursday when he was placed on the restricted list, meaning he will be eligible to play Tuesday against the Orioles at Minute Maid Park.