Mon Apr 28 | 14:22 | Luis Urias' Home Run Wins It For The A's In Extras |
Athletics second baseman Luis Urias went 1-for-3 with a walk and a walk-off two-run home run in Sunday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the White Sox. It was the second consecutive game with a home run for the 27-year-old and the fourth straight game with a hit. Urias has taken over as the regular second baseman ever since Max Muncy was optioned on April 23 and has been making the most of his opportunities. For the season, the right-handed hitter is slashing .275/.348/.575 with four home runs and a 5:6 BB:K in 47 plate appearances. He'll get a chance to keep rolling on Monday as the A's take on the Rangers' Patrick Corbin, whom Urias is 5-for-13 off of lifetime, including one home run. Urias is usually a cheap DFS option and should be under consideration while he's hitting well. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Feb 17 | 14:52 | A's Agree With Luis Urias On One-Year Deal |
The Athletics announced on Monday that they agreed to terms with free-agent infielder Luis Urias on an undisclosed one-year deal for the 2025 season. Urias will head to the Athletics after playing in 41 games with the Seattle Mariners last year and batting a weak .191/.303/.394 with a .696 OPS, four home runs, 16 RBI and 11 run scored in only 109 plate appearances. The Mexican infielder was once a top prospect of the San Diego Padres but has never translated his skills to the big-league level outside of a 23-homer, 75-RBI season with the Milwaukee Brewers in 150 games in 2021. The 27-year-old will likely compete with Gio Urshela for playing time at third base this year for the A's. There's power in Urias' bat, but he won't be guaranteed much playing time and could just be a platoon option at the hot corner, at best, if he makes the team out of spring training. |
Source: Athletics | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Feb 9 | 07:56 | Twins Interested In Luis Urias, Paul DeJong |
According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, the Minnesota Twins have inquired about free-agent infielders Luis Urias and Paul DeJong. Hayes noted that shortly after the team acquired outfielder Harrison Bader and reliever Danny Coulombe, the focus shifted to adding an infielder. Urias spent his entire 2024 season with the Seattle Mariners. Across 109 games, the 27-year-old posted a .191/.303/.394 line with just four home runs. DeJong began his season with the Chicago White Sox and was eventually shipped to Kansas City. Across 139 contests, the 31-year-old went deep 24 times and posted a .227/.276/.427 slash line. However, he posted a hefty 32.4 percent strikeout rate. If the Twins were to sign one of them, they would be deployed as a rotational piece within the infield and would likely not have a starting role. |
Source: Dan Hayes | RotoBaller.com |
Mon May 6 2024 | 20:29 | Luis Urias Could Play More Against Righties |
Seattle Mariners infielder Luis Urias got the start at third base on Sunday in the series finale against the Houston Astros after saying on Saturday night that he was looking forward to getting the chance to play more often against right-handed pitchers. Manager Scott Servais said that could happen more often moving forward. The 26-year-old went 1-for-3 with two RBI on Sunday in the win over Houston, but he's still hitting just .167 (7-for-42) with three home runs, 10 RBI and four runs scored in 20 games in 2024 in his first year in Seattle. Despite the poor average, Urias has been clutch with runners in scoring position, but even with more playing time potentially coming in the near future, he's more of an AL-only asset with the way he's been swinging the bat. |
Source: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 1 2024 | 13:08 | Luis Urias To Throw On Friday |
Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said that infielder Luis Urias (shoulder) is going to start trying to throw in infield drills in camp on Friday, but he'll be limited. The hope is that Urias can be ready for Opening Day in late March. The 26-year-old is being held back in spring training due to right-shoulder inflammation, and he's still no guarantee to be ready by Opening Day. If healthy, Urias will have an opportunity to earn playing time at the hot corner in Seattle, but he hasn't proven to be fantasy relevant in mixed leagues in recent seasons. In his six years in the majors with the Padres, Brewers and Red Sox, Urias holds a .234/.333/.385 slash line with 48 homers, 180 RBI and nine steals in 445 games. He's become somewhat of a Quad-A player that just hasn't gotten over the hump at the highest level. |
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Feb 28 2024 | 12:08 | Luis Urias Could Begin Season On Injured List |
Seattle Mariners third baseman Luis Urias (shoulder) could need to open the 2024 regular season on the injured list due to right-shoulder inflammation. Urias has been throwing from around 70 feet at spring training, but it doesn't sound like he's close to making his Cactus League debut. On top of it, the 26-year-old infielder didn't play well in the Mexican winter league and showed up to camp in less-than-stellar shape. When healthy, the former top prospect of the San Diego Padres will likely be stuck in a platoon role at the hot corner in Seattle with Josh Rojas. Dylan Moore, Sam Haggerty, and Brian Anderson are also options for the Mariners at the position. Already only an option in AL-only fantasy leagues, Urias' stock is dropping even further due to his shoulder injury this spring. |
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Feb 20 2024 | 16:29 | Luis Urias Recovering From Shoulder Inflammation |
Seattle Mariners infielder Luis Urias (shoulder) came in a couple of weeks ago to the team's spring training facilities and was dealing with some right-shoulder inflammation before being shut down from throwing. However, tests came back good, and he was able to resume work at camp on Monday. The 26-year-old has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day in late March, although he could be eased into Cactus League play. Once one of the San Diego Padres' top prospects, the Mexican infielder has become more of a Quad-A player, hitting just .234 with 48 home runs in six major-league seasons. Urias slashed just .194/.337/.299 with three homers, 18 RBI and 41 strikeouts in 52 games with the Brewers and Red Sox in 2023 and comes to Seattle as infield depth in 2024. |
Source: Shannon Drayer | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Nov 22 2023 | 14:51 | Luis Urias Likely To Play Third Base In 2024 |
Seattle Mariners infielder Luis Urias will likely play third base for his new club in the 2024 season. The news comes after Wednesday's trade of third baseman Eugenio Suarez to the D-backs in exchange for right-hander Carlos Vargas and catcher Seby Zavala. Recently acquired in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, Urias has experience at third base, shortstop, and second base in his big-league career, and while his 1,319 1/3 innings at the hot corner are his most at any single position, he does have fairly even playing time at those three spots. The 26-year-old struggled to a .194 average with three homers across 177 plate appearances between the Brewers and Red Sox in 2023 but did swat 39 home runs across the 2021 and 2022 seasons and posted a healthy .789 OPS as recently as the 2021 campaign. |
Source: Ken Rosenthal | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Nov 17 2023 | 22:22 | Luis Urias Traded To Mariners |
Boston Red Sox infielder Luis Urias has been traded to the Seattle Mariners on Friday. The Red Sox were likely going to non-tender Urias, but instead were able to get something for him. In exchange for Urias, the Red Sox will receive right-hander Isaiah Campbell. Urias was unable to get anything going during his injury-plagued 2023 season. He slashed .194/.337/.299 with three home runs and 18 RBI in 45 games. The good news is, Urias is only 26 years old and has posted good numbers in the past. The Mariners are willing to roll the dice here and might have a possible starting second baseman if Urias can turn it around. |
Source: MLB Network | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Sep 22 2023 | 16:35 | Red Sox Put Luis Urias On 10-Day Injured List |
The Boston Red Sox placed infielder Luis Urias (calf) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 21) on Friday with a left-calf strain and recalled infielder Enmanuel Valdez from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. The move to put Urias on the injured list will effectively end his 2023 season. The 26-year-old Mexican spent this year with the Milwaukee Brewers and Red Sox, hitting a miserable .194/.337/.299 with only three home runs, six doubles, 18 RBI and 18 runs scored in 177 trips to the plate over 52 games played. In 32 games for Boston, he hit .225 (20-for-89) with two homers, 13 RBI and 13 runs scored. With Urias out of the picture, Pablo Reyes and rookie Ceddanne Rafaela will battle for extra playing time on Boston's infield for the final nine games of the season. |
Source: Boston Herald - Mac Cerullo | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Sep 20 2023 | 18:15 | Luis Urias Removed From Wednesday's Game |
Boston Red Sox infielder Luis Urias (calf) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Urias was lifted from the contest for a pinch-runner in the seventh inning of Wednesday's contest. The team is calling the injury left calf tightness, so for now fantasy managers should consider Urias as day-to-day. The assumption is that he'll undergo additional testing to determine the severity of the injury. The Red Sox will likely use a committee approach to fill the void if Urias does miss time. |
Source: Chris Cotillo | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Aug 1 2023 | 19:35 | Red Sox Make A Move For Luis Urias |
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias is headed to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitcher Bradley Blalock. The 26-year-old infielder has been dreadful at the plate this season, but the Red Sox want to see if they can tap into his potential. Urias is slashing .145/.299/.236 with one home run and five RBI in 17 games with the Brewers this season. He has spent a majority of his time in the minors and has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester with the move to Boston. Urias was productive each of the last two seasons, so the Red Sox will try and turn him around. |
Source: Jeff Passan | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jun 29 2023 | 15:11 | Luis Urias Optioned To Triple-A Nashville |
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias has been optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. The 26-year-old has struggled mightily at this plate this season, limping to a .145 batting average alongside one home run and a .535 OPS across 68 plate appearances on the season, a far cry from the production he's put up over the last two seasons. Urias clubbed 16 home runs with a .739 OPS across 119 games last season while he hit 23 homers alongside five stolen bases in the 2021 season. He will look to iron out his kinks in the minors while fellow infielder Bryce Turang was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
Source: Milwaukee Brewers | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Jun 5 2023 | 16:24 | Luis Urias Activated On Monday |
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Monday. The 26-year-old is making his return to the field following a two-month absence due a left hamstring strain. He didn't do much damage during his rehab assignment, but was a reliable contributor last season. Urias has enough pop in his bat to add in most mixed leagues, assuming he continues playing everyday. He'll cover third base and bat seventh versus lefty Andrew Abbott on Monday. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Jun 5 2023 | 12:25 | Luis Urias Looks Ready To Return |
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, a run scored, a walk and a strikeout in his latest minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Nashville on Sunday. It was reported on Sunday before his contest that Urias was expected to return from the 60-day injured list before Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The 26-year-old has hit just .200 (8-for-40) with two doubles, no homers and four RBI in nine rehab games on the farm, but he should return to an everyday role at the hot corner in Milwaukee. Urias has been out for two months with a severe hamstring strain that he suffered on Opening Day, so fantasy managers might want to expect some rust initially upon his return. |
Source: Milb.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Jun 4 2023 | 12:50 | Luis Urias Expected To Return Tuesday |
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) is expected to return from the injured list on Tuesday. Urias went 0-for-4 on Opening Day before suffering a left-hamstring strain that put him on the shelf until now. The 26-year-old Mexican should play everyday for the Brewers at third base once he's back, but he hasn't exactly looked great at the plate on his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville. Urias is currently hitting .167 (6-for-36) down on the farm with a double, no home runs, one RBI and 12 strikeouts in eight games played. Milwaukee has been using a handful of options at the hot corner of late, including Owen Miller, Brian Anderson, Mike Brosseau and Abraham Toro. |
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy | RotoBaller.com |
Wed May 24 2023 | 21:23 | Luis Urias Starts Rehab Assignment Wednesday |
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Nashville. Urias is starting at third base and is hitting second for the Sounds against Triple-A Iowa. The 25-year-old hasn't played since suffering a left-hamstring strain on Opening Day, so he figures to require a lengthy rehab assignment before he comes off the 60-day injured list. Still, it's possible that he will return to big-league action before the end of this month as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks in the minors. Owen Miller has seen most of the starts at the hot corner for the Brew Crew of late, with Brian Anderson also mixing in. When he's ready to return, Urias should be an everyday player for the Brewers. |
Source: Nashville Sounds on Twitter | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 1 2023 | 13:19 | Luis Urias To Miss Six To Eight Weeks |
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) is expected to miss six to eight weeks after suffering a hamstring injury during his final at-bat of Thursday's opening-day game against the Cubs. Manager Craig Counsell told reporters that the team expects Urias to be out closer to two months. The 25-year-old infielder was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 31. Brian Anderson and Mike Brosseau will likely split duties at third while Urias is out. Brosseau is manning the hot corner on Saturday against Justin Steele and the Cubs. |
Source: bv | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 31 2023 | 22:09 | Luis Urias Reportedly Heading To Injured List |
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias (hamstring) is likely heading to the injured list, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The 25-year-old limped off the field late in Thursday's loss to the Chicago Cubs after going without a hit in four at-bats. While it isn't official, fantasy managers should begin planning for the inevitable. As a result, Brian Anderson is expected to make the move from right field to the hot corner. At the same time, prospect Joey Wiemer is anticipated to be called up from Triple-A Nashville after he was optioned there just a few days ago. Wiemer had a quality year in the minors last season, ending with 124 hits, 81 runs, 77 RBI, 31 stolen bases, and 21 homers, so he's worth a look in deep fantasy setups. |
Source: Adam McCalvy | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Mar 30 2023 | 18:19 | Luis Urias Injures Hamstring |
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias (hamstring) limped off the field after a ground out in the ninth inning of Opening Day with a left hamstring injury. Urias started at third base and was hitting sixth for the Brewers Thursday. He was 0-for-4 on the day. More testing will come in the next couple of days to get a better understanding of the severity of the injury. Urias was a popular late-round pick with upside in drafts but this is a troubling sign to begin his season. |
Source: Adam McCalvy | RotoBaller.com |