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Apr 1 2023Urshela went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs and two RBI in a 13-1 win against the Athletics on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela played a major role in the Angels' 11-run third inning, singling as the second batter in the frame and later driving in two runs with a one-out single. The veteran has started at shortstop in each of Los Angeles' first two games of the campaign, going a collective 5-for-8 thus far.
Mar 29 2023Urshela will start at shortstop for the Angels on Opening Day, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela played only two games at shortstop with Minnesota last season, but he saw action there in 28 contests with the Yankees in 2021. The veteran will likely cede starts at shortstop to Luis Rengifo and David Fletcher (abdomen) occasionally, but he can also play all three other infield positions, so Urshela may have a near-everyday role with Los Angeles during the coming campaign.
Feb 28 2023Urshela is expected to play a good amount of shortstop this spring, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The position is not totally foreign to Urshela, who has 43 appearances at shortstop over seven major-league seasons. Angels manager Phil Nevin noted that Urshela lost some weight over the offseason in anticipation of maybe getting more of an opportunity at short. Urshela will also serve as insurance at both corner infield spots with Jared Walsh and Anthony Rendon each coming back from major injuries.
Feb 18 2023Urshela lost his arbitration case against the Angels on Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela will make $8.4 million this season. He may not see everyday at-bats during his first season with the Angels, but he could be the top backup at multiple infield positions.
Nov 18 2022The Twins agreed to trade Urshela to the Angels on Friday in exchange for right-hander Alejandro Hidalgo, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela finished third on the team in plate appearances in 2022 with 551 and was worth a couple wins above replacement by fWAR. However, he's due north of $6.5 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility, and the Twins ultimately decided to flip him for a young prospect rather than pay up. Urshela could play some shortstop for his new club or perhaps move across the diamond to first base.
Oct 3 2022Urshela went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela provided all the offense for the Twins on Monday with a two-run home run to right field in the top of the first inning. Additionally, with Minnesota down 3-2 in the top of the ninth inning, Urshela singled against Chicago closer Liam Hendriks to lead off the inning and was removed for a pinch runner before Hendriks stranded him and two other runners to end the game. The third baseman has been rounding out the season hot, batting .472 (17-for-36) with three extra-base hits, six RBI and eight runs scored over his last 10 games.
Sep 29 2022Urshela went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored in Wednesday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela notched a double off righty starter Johnny Cueto during his three-hit, three-run affair. The third baseman has been heating up of late, going 10-for-16 with two doubles, two RBI and five runs over his last four games.
Sep 17 2022Urshela went 4-for-9 with a double, two RBI, a run scored and a walk as the Twins were swept by the Guardians in Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela sparked the Twins' eighth-inning rally in the nightcap with a two-run single. He's hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, batting .439 (18-for-41) in that span. The third baseman is up to a .277/.325/.426 slash line with 12 home runs, 57 RBI, 51 runs scored, one stolen base, 24 doubles and three triples through 127 contests this year.
Sep 13 2022Urshela went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela enjoyed a productive game, including a sixth-inning solo shot that provided the Twins' last run of the game. He started September in a 1-for-19 skid over his first five contests, but he's hit safely in his last six, going 11-for-23 (.478) over that span. The third baseman snapped an RBI drought of 12 contests, and his homer was his first in 27 games. Urshela .272/.319/.426 slash line with 12 long balls, 54 RBI, 48 runs scored and a stolen base through 122 games this year.
Aug 29 2022Urshela went 1-for-2 with a three-run double and two walks in Monday's 4-2 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela cleared the bases with a three-run double against John Schreiber in the fifth inning. The 30-year-old infielder is now 22-for-79 (.278) with eight extra-base hits and 11 RBI across 23 games this month. He improved his season slash line to .268/.314/.429 with 21 doubles and 53 RBI through 407 plate appearances.
Aug 20 2022Urshela is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Urshela is not in a strict platoon, he typically gets his days off against righties, and that is the case in this one with Glenn Otto on the hill for Texas. Jose Miranda will start at the hot corner and bat sixth.
Aug 16 2022Urshela went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 9-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela contributed RBI singles in the seventh and eighth innings. This was his third multi-hit effort in 11 games in August, and he's hit .300 (12-for-40) this month with four extra-base hits. The third baseman is batting .269 -- his highest mark since June 11 -- while adding a .745 OPS, 11 home runs, 49 RBI and 41 runs scored through 97 contests.
Aug 14 2022Urshela is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela went 0-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and three strikeouts Saturday and will take a seat in Sunday's series finale. Jose Miranda will move to third base while Byron Buxton rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Aug 12 2022Urshela went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a double in Friday's 4-0 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela fell a triple shy of the cycle Friday, striking out in the eighth inning to miss achieving the feat. It was still one of his better games of late -- his last three-hit effort was July 6. The third baseman has a .268/.309/.439 slash line with 11 homers, 46 RBI, 40 runs scored, 18 doubles and two triples through 94 contests this year. Urshela should still see most of the playing time at third base now that he's moved past an ankle injury, but the hot-hitting Jose Miranda could also see some looks there.
Aug 10 2022Urshela is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela rejoined the lineup for the past two games after missing a couple days with an ankle injury, and he'll return to the bench after going 2-for-9 with a triple and a run scored. Jose Miranda will shift to the hot corner while Tim Beckham serves as the designated hitter.
Aug 7 2022Urshela will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela has been an everyday player for the Twins for the majority of the season, but he could be in danger of moving into more of a part-time role if center fielder Byron Buxton continues to be limited to designated-hitter duties while battling general body soreness. Buxton is on the bench for the fourth time in seven games Sunday, and his lone three starts over that stretch have come as a DH. With Buxton clogging up the DH spot, hot-hitting rookie Jose Miranda has picked up more time at third base at the expense of Urshela, who was on the bench for the previous three contests.
Aug 5 2022Urshela is not in Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela is hitting .271/.286/.492 with three home runs in 18 games since the start of July. Jose Miranda is starting at third base while Tim Beckham starts at first base.
Aug 4 2022Urshela isn't starting Thursday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela started the last three games and went 2-for-12 with a homer, three RBI and a strikeout. Jose Miranda will take over at the hot corner and bat sixth.
Aug 2 2022Urshela went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his first game back from paternity leave, Urshela celebrated the new addition to his family by taking Alex Lange deep in the 10th inning for his first career walkoff homer. The 30-year-old third baseman is slashing .268/.313/.431 on the season with 10 homers and 44 RBI through 87 games.
Aug 1 2022The Twins reinstated Urshela (personal) from the paternity list ahead of Monday's game against the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela spent the maximum three days away from the team while observing the birth of his child. Now that he's back with the Twins, the new father should settle back into a near-everyday role at third base as the team begins a seven-game week.
Jul 29 2022Urshela was placed on the paternity list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He and his wife are expecting the arrival of a baby girl. He'll likely only be out a few days. Urshela is hitting .265 (78-for-294) with nine home runs and a .733 OPS.
Jul 27 2022Urshela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll retreat to the bench for a day game after a night game, allowing Jose Miranda to get a turn at the hot corner. Urshela had started at third base in each of the Twins' previous three games while going 4-for-11 with a home run, a double, a walk, six RBI and two additional runs.
Jul 17 2022Urshela is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela will take a seat after he went 1-for-3 with a double and walk in Saturday's victory. Jose Miranda will draw the start at third base and bat seventh in the series finale.
Jul 15 2022Urshela isn't starting Friday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela started the last three games and went 1-for-10 with a double, an RBI and two strikeouts. Jose Miranda is taking over at the hot corner and batting seventh.
Jul 10 2022Urshela is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Texas, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela started the past three games and will receive Sunday off after going 5-for-12 with a double, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored during that stretch. Jose Miranda will take over at the hot corner in the series finale.
Jul 6 2022Urshela went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela took Matt Foster yard in the eighth inning to record his eighth homer of the season. He has four multi-hit games in his last nine starts, maintaining a .353 average with two home runs, five RBI and five runs scored in that span. Overall, Urshela has a .266/.314/.414 line across 287 plate appearances on the season.
Jul 5 2022Urshela is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela is sitting for the second time in three games and could be in danger of falling into a timeshare at third base with rookie Jose Miranda. After getting off to a rough start to his big-league career upon his initial promotion from Triple-A St. Paul at the start of May, Miranda has shown major improvement in his second stint with the big club. Dating back to his May 30 call-up, Miranda has produced an .824 OPS, while Urshela's sits at .735 over that same span.
Jul 3 2022Urshela is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela will head to the bench and give way at third base to the hot-hitting Jose Miranda. Despite Miranda's improved production of late, Urshela still appears to be viewed as manager Rocco Baldelli's preferred option at the hot corner.
Jun 29 2022Urshela went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela went back-to-back with Alex Kirilloff in the sixth inning as the Twins tied the game at 3-3. In this four-game series against the Guardians, Urshela went 5-for-15 (.333) with a homer, two doubles, three RBI and three runs scored. He's maintained a solid .258/.310/.406 with seven homers, 33 RBI, 30 runs, 13 doubles and a triple in 71 contests overall.
Jun 28 2022Urshela is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Miranda will pick up the start at third base in the matinee, but Urshela should check back into the lineup for the second game of the day. Urshela, who went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs in the Twins' 11-1 win Monday in the series opener, had started in every game for Minnesota dating back to June 12.
Jun 22 2022Urshela went 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple, three RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 11-10 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was productive Wednesday, with his three-run homer in the seventh inning giving the Twins a 10-7 lead. He hadn't homered since May 30, and his last multi-hit game before Wednesday was June 8. He's still holding down a regular role at third base with a steady .260/.315/.400 slash line, six homers, 29 RBI, 27 runs scored, 10 doubles and a triple through 63 contests overall.
Jun 11 2022Urshela is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela went 13-for-40 (.325) over his last 11 games, but he will get a day off after making five straight starts. Jose Miranda will man the hot corner in Urshela's place.
Jun 5 2022Urshela (foot) is starting at third base and hitting cleanup Sunday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with right-hander Kevin Gausman on the hill, Urshela slots back into the cleanup spot after missing a brief period with a mid-arch foot sprain. He is hitting .324 with two home runs over his last 10 games.
Jun 4 2022Urshela (foot) isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was removed from Friday's win over the Blue Jays due to a sprain in the mid-arch of his right foot, and he'll be out of the lineup a day later. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day for now, but Jose Miranda will start at the hot corner and bat fifth Saturday.
Jun 3 2022Urshela left Friday's game against the Blue Jays with a sprain in the mid-arch of his right foot and is being listed as day-to-day, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .359 with two home runs over his last 10 games. Jose Miranda would presumably play third base if Urshela misses more time.
May 31 2022Urshela is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela will receive a breather for Game 2 after he played all nine innings while going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the Twins' 8-2 win in the early game. Jose Miranda replaces Urshela at the hot corner, batting sixth.
May 30 2022Urshela went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela knocked a solo home run off of Beau Brieske in the sixth inning and added an RBI double in the eighth. The 30-year-old has produced three hits on three occasions over his last seven games, boosting his season slash line to .272/.331/.401 through 166 plate appearances. During that seven-game stretch, Urshela is hitting .414 with three extra-base hits and eight RBI.
May 24 2022Urshela went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's victory over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela notched an RBI single off Beau Brieske in the bottom of the second inning, driving in Max Kepler. He later added two more singles, notching his second multi-hit contest of the month and first since May 14. The third baseman has secured at least one hit in five of his last six games, batting .438 with five RBI in those contests. If he can maintain this level of production moving forward, he could see himself reinstated closer to the top of the batting order later this season.
May 22 2022Urshela is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Kansas City, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela has a .170/.242/.340 slash line through 16 games in May and will head to the bench Sunday. Jose Miranda will start at the hot corner in his place.
May 17 2022Urshela will sit Tuesday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela has held onto regular playing time even after the arrival of rookies Jose Miranda and Royce Lewis, but the Twins' infield will get crowded once Carlos Correa (finger) returns from the injured list, which is expected to happen soon. Urshela's .226/.280/.330 slash line doesn't make the best case for an everyday role, but his past track record could still keep him in the lineup on a regular basis until he turns things around at the plate. Miranda will be the one to start at the hot corner Tuesday.
May 14 2022Urshela went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a loss to the Guardians on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela knocked in both of Minnesota's runs in the contest, blasting a 434-foot solo shot to center field in the fourth inning and plating another run with an infield single in the 10th. It's been a quiet start to Urshela's tenure in Minnesota, as he's slashing a modest .232/.288/.313 across 111 plate appearances.
May 12 2022Urshela isn't starting Thursday's regularly scheduled game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela will get a breather after he went 0-for-5 with a strikeout during Wednesday's suspended game. Jose Miranda will take over at the hot corner and bat fifth.
May 7 2022Urshela isn't starting Saturday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela will get a breather after he went 2-for-13 with two doubles, a run and an RBI over the last four games. Jose Miranda will start at the hot corner and bat fifth.
May 2 2022Urshela is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll give way at third base to Jose Miranda, who will make his MLB debut Monday after his call-up from Triple-A St. Paul. The addition of Miranda presents some competition for Urshela, though the 23-year-old prospect may also see at-bats at second base, first base or designated hitter. Urshela's absence from the lineup may be a byproduct of his 0-for-13 showing at the dish over his past three starts, but he's still holding down a serviceable .258 average on the season.
Apr 18 2022Urshela went 3-for-5 with three singles in Monday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela posted his second consecutive multi-hit performance Monday after failing to have one in the first seven games of the year. The hot stretch has lifted his batting average from .167 to .296 on the season. If Urshela can keep the average up, he could have a strong 2022 campaign hitting in the heart of the Twins' batting order.
Apr 8 2022Urshela went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela's 397-foot blast off Robbie Ray provided Minnesota's only run of the contest. Luis Arraez later pinch-hit for the 30-year-old in the ninth inning. Urshela registered a .720 OPS with 14 home runs through 442 plate appearances with the Yankees last season.
Mar 20 2022Urshela started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's spring training win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela will move to third base with the Twins signing Carlos Correa to play shortstop. Urshela will compete with Luis Arraez for the starting role, though the two could platoon. Arraez could also be used in a utility role and play nearly every day. Either way, both Arraez and Urshela are still expected to be in the regular mix for at-bats.
Mar 13 2022Urshela and Gary Sanchez were traded from the Yankees to the Twins on Sunday in exchange for Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela finished the 2021 campaign as the Yankees' starting shortstop, and he should take on the same role in Minnesota since Kiner-Falefa was sent to New York as part of Sunday's transaction. The 30-year-old slashed .267/.301/.419 with 14 home runs, 49 RBI and 42 runs across 116 appearances last year after hitting .310 with 27 home runs across his first two seasons with the Yankees.
Nov 30 2021Urshela agreed to a one-year, $6.55 million contract with the Yankees on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela took a step back in 2021 with a .267/.301/.419 slash line in 116 games after posting an OPS over .850 in the previous two seasons, but the Yankees are hoping for a rebound in 2022. The 30-year-old finished the season as New York's starting shortstop after Gleyber Torres was moved to the keystone, but the team's offseason additions figure to dictate where Urshela sees most of his playing time in 2022.
Oct 5 2021Urshela will bat seventh and play third base in Tuesday's wild-card matchup against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela will be playing through some pain after crashing into the Rays' dugout while making a defensive play Sunday, but he isn't dealing with anything that will keep him off the field. He'll move back to third base, the position he occupied for the bulk of the season, with Andrew Velazquez starting at shortstop.
Oct 4 2021Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Monday that Urshela (thigh) is expected to play in Tuesday's AL WIld Card Game against Boston, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela exited Sunday's season finale with a bruised thigh after crashing into the Rays' dugout while making a defensive play. He said after the game that he expected to be ready to go Tuesday, and that now appears to be all but confirmed. Boone said Urshela was still sore but is in a good enough place that he'd probably be in the lineup even if the game occurred Monday rather than Tuesday.
Oct 3 2021Urshela (thigh) said Sunday that he believes he'll be able to play in Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game against the Red Sox, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela sustained a bruised thigh in Sunday's win over the Rays and was removed from the game in the top of the ninth inning, but he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's contest. The 29-year-old went hitless in three at-bats prior to his removal Sunday.
Sep 28 2021Urshela went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and another run scored during Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela knocked in an insurance run for the Yankees in the ninth inning en route to his 14th long ball of the year as he extended his hitting streak to eight. In 112 games, the 29-year-old is batting .267/.303/.421 with 47 RBI.
Sep 19 2021Urshela went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 11-1 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder got the Yankees on the board in the third inning, but that was their only run of the game. Urshela has posted three multi-hit efforts in his last six games, going 8-for-22 (.364) in that span. He's up to a .261/.297/.418 slash line with 13 homers, 46 RBI, 35 runs scored and a stolen bases through 397 plate appearances overall.
Sep 15 2021Urshela went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's win against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old took John Means deep in the third inning, driving in teammate Brett Gardner. The long ball was his 12th of the season. In two games since shifting over to shortstop from third base, Urshela's collected three hits in seven at-bats after having three hits total in his eight games prior.
Sep 13 2021Urshela is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins, but manager Aaron Boone said he expects the 29-year-old to serve as the Yankees' primary shortstop for the remainder of the season, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After recently shaking off a hand injury and proceeding to go 2-for-14 in four straight starts upon rejoining the lineup, Urshela is just getting some maintenance Monday in a day game after a night game. His absence from the starting nine is probably of lesser significance than the fact that he's poised to shift over from third base to shortstop, as the Yankees look for a defensive upgrade in light of Gleyber Torres' struggles in the field of late. Torres will move down a spot in the defensive spectrum to second base, while the primary option at the keystone, DJ LeMahieu, kicks over to Urshela's old post at third base. After Monday, the Yankees will have 18 games remaining on their regular-season schedule, and since he's already made eight starts at shortstop in 2021, Urshela should have a decent chance at carrying eligibility at the position in 2022 in certain leagues if he plays nearly every day the rest of the way.
Sep 8 2021Urshela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing four games with a hand injury, Urshela was cleared to start the first two of the Yankees' four games versus Toronto to begin the week. He'll take a seat Wednesday after going 1-for-7 between the first two contests, allowing Rougned Odor to pick up a start at the hot corner. Urshela will likely return to the lineup for Thursday's series finale.
Sep 6 2021Urshela (hand) will start at third base and bat ninth Monday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll check back into the starting nine for the first time since last Tuesday after a sore left hand kept him out of the lineup for each of the previous four games. Urshela was able to make a cameo off the bench in Sunday's 8-7 loss to Baltimore as a pinch hitter, which was apparently enough to convince the Yankees that he was ready to return to an everyday role in the field. With Urshela back in the fold, Rougned Odor is expected to move back into a utility role.
Sep 5 2021Urshela (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela hasn't played since Tuesday, when he injured his hand during a defensive play. Even with expanded rosters, the Yankees must expect him back soon, considering they haven't placed him on the injured list. Rougned Odor is playing third base and batting eighth Sunday.
Sep 4 2021Urshela (hand) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela still has not made an appearance on the field in the month of September after hurting his hand Tuesday while defending a double steal. His MRI came back clean and the Yankees have a couple extra roster spots to work with now, so an IL move doesn't appear to be necessary at this time. Tyler Wade will man third base Saturday.
Sep 3 2021Urshela (hand) is not in Friday's lineup against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He tested his sore left hand on the field prior to the lineup getting announced, but evidently Urshela needs at least one more day to get right. His MRI came back clean, per Max Goodman of SI.com. Rougned Odor will start at third base and hit eighth.
Sep 1 2021Urshela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels due to left hand soreness and will undergo an MRI on Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela apparently suffered the injury during Tuesday's contest while defending a double steal. Manager Aaron Boone said the 29-year-old is "pretty sore," so the infielder will receive Wednesday's game plus Thursday's scheduled off day to recover before potentially rejoining the lineup Friday versus Baltimore.
Aug 28 2021Urshela isn't starting Saturday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela returned from the 10-day injured list Thursday and went 1-for-8 with two strikeouts across the last two games. Rougned Odor will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Aug 27 2021Urshela went 1-for-4 in Thursday's win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder made his return to game action after missing over three weeks with a hamstring injury. He singled in the fourth inning but was retired in his other three at-bats. Urshela figures to start at third base for the Yankees in most games going forward.
Aug 26 2021Urshela is starting at third base and hitting eighth Thursday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was activated from the injured list earlier in the day and will now return to his starting role at third base. He was sidelined for over three weeks by a strained hamstring, and he participated in two rehab games prior to being activated. Rougned Odor is out of the lineup Thursday and should see a dip in playing time moving forward due to Urshela's return.
Aug 24 2021Urshela (hamstring) said after Thursday's rehab game with Double-A Somerset that he'll rejoin the Yankees on Wednesday and expects to be activated from the injured list Thursday, Matt Kardos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela reported to Somerset on Sunday and is apparently set to return from the injured list after playing in two rehab games. The Yankees have a scheduled off day Wednesday, and it appears the 29-year-old will be back on the big-league roster for Thursday's series opener at Oakland.
Aug 23 2021Urshela (hamstring) will play in another rehab game Tuesday and could be activated Thursday against Oakland, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A strained hamstring has kept Urshela out for the entirety of August. He looked healthy in a rehab game Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a double, and it doesn't look as though he'll need to do much more to convince the Yankees he's ready to return.
Aug 22 2021Urshela (hamstring) reported to Double-A Somerset on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela will start at third base Sunday for Somerset in his first game action since July 31, when he suffered a setback with his strained left hamstring. Since he's been on the shelf for more than three weeks, Urshela will likely play at least one more game in the minors beyond Sunday before the Yankees consider bringing him back from the 10-day injured list. Once Urshela is reinstated from the IL, Rougned Odor would likely move into a utility role for the Yankees.
Aug 20 2021Urshela (hamstring) may begin a rehab assignment Sunday or Tuesday, Max Goodman of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela has been out of action since July 31, as what was expected to be a short stay on the injured list took a turn for the worse when the infielder suffered a setback while participating in fielding drills Aug. 9. He recently received a PRP injection, which appears to have helped in his healing. If Boone's estimate for a rehab stint proves accurate, Urshela could possibly return to the big club by next weekend.
Aug 16 2021Urshela (hamstring) ran at 80 percent Monday and will ramp up his participating in baseball activities in the next couple days, Max Goodman of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If all goes well while increasing his rehab work, Urshela may begin a rehab assignment by the end of the week. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since late July with a strained hamstring and will likely require a few games in the minors to get back up to speed, which could allow him to be activated sometime next week.
Aug 14 2021Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated that Urshela (hamstring) won't be able to return during the team's current road trip that runs through Sunday, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela recently received a PRP shot to speed healing, but he isn't ready to rejoin the active roster. It's unclear how much longer the infielder is expected to be out, though a return by the end of next week isn't out of the question.
Aug 11 2021Urshela (hamstring) has been shut down recently after he received a platelet-rich plasma injection, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was hoping to return from the injured list Wednesday, but he recently suffered a setback. Manager Aaron Boone is hopeful that the third baseman will be able to ramp up his workload Wednesday. However, Boone also said that it's too early to tell when Urshela will return to game action.
Aug 9 2021Urshela (hamstring) suffered a setback and isn't expected to return from the injured list this week, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was targeting a Wednesday activation, but that's no longer possible after he suffered a setback while participating in ground ball drills Monday. The severity of the setback remains unclear, though it's safe to push back Urshela's expected return to at least next week.
Aug 8 2021Manager Aaron Boone said he expects Urshela (hamstring) to be activated from the 10-day injured list when eligible Wednesday, Max Goodman of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela landed on the shelf at the start of August with the hamstring issue, but he's poised to rejoin the Yankees after missing the 10-day minimum. Rougned Odor should continue seeing time at the hot corner until Urshela is activated.
Aug 2 2021Urshela (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Max Goodman of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela has missed four straight contests due to a hamstring injury. Manager Aaron Boone noted that Urshela is doing well in his recovery and that the team will likely backdate his move to the IL. The Yankees have yet to announce a corresponding move.
Aug 1 2021Urshela (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Urshela and DJ LeMahieu (triceps) will remain on the bench with their respective injuries for the third game in a row. According to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, manager Aaron Boone said he expects LeMahieu to rejoin the lineup Monday against Baltimore, while the skipper suggested Urshela is progressing but expected to need more recovery time. A trip to the injured list could be in the offing for Urshela if he fails to take a meaningful step forward in his rehab program in the next day or two.
Jul 31 2021Urshela (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's Urshela's second straight day on the bench as he deals with a hamstring injury, but his appearance as a pinch hitter Friday suggests he's close returning to the lineup. Tyler Wade is playing third base and batting eighth Saturday.
Jul 30 2021Urshela is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins due to a hamstring issue, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The exact nature of the injury is unclear, but it appears to be merely a day-to-day problem. Tyler Wade will be the third baseman in his absence.
Jul 25 2021Urshela (illness) went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela had been out of the lineup since July 16 due to a positive test for COVID-19. He was reasonably productive in his return to the lineup, putting the Yankees ahead 2-0 with his fourth-inning RBI single. The third baseman is slashing .275/.318/.440 with 11 home runs, 39 RBI, 30 runs scored and a stolen base through 318 plate appearances.
Jul 22 2021Urshela (illness) could rejoin the Yankees prior to the end of the current series against the Red Sox that runs through Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was one of six confirmed positive cases for COVID-19 among the Yankees last week, but he's apparently tested negative now since he's traveling to meet the team in Boston. The 29-year-old should reclaim his role as the primary third baseman once he's cleared to return, but DJ LeMahieu and Tyler Wade should continue to fill in while he's sidelined.
Jul 16 2021Urshela is on the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive for the virus Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela is one of six confirmed positive cases for the Yankees coming out of the All-Star break. He'll be out for at least 10 days and will need to clear the health and safety protocols before being able to rejoin the team. DJ LeMahieu figures to see more action at third base in Urshela's absence, which should lead to more opportunities at the keystone for Rougned Odor and Tyler Wade.
Jul 15 2021Urshela is going through the league's COVID-19 protocols Thursday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees already had three players test positive for the virus and land on the COVID injured list earlier in the day, and Urshela, Aaron Judge and Kyle Higashioka could follow to the shelf if positive tests are confirmed. Thursday's matchup with the Red Sox has already been postponed due to the outbreak. Urshela will be away from the team for at least 10 days if he returns a positive result.
Jul 4 2021Urshela went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Game 2 of Sunday's 4-2 doubleheader win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela took New York starter Corey Oswalt deep to left in the second inning to give New York an early 3-0 lead they wouldn't relinquish. The homer extended Urshela's hitting streak to five games, a stretch that's seen him go 6-for-16 with two home runs.
Jun 30 2021Urshela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DJ LeMahieu will pick up a start at third base in place of Urshela, who will get a breather after he had been in the lineup in each of the past five contests. Unless he's deployed as a pinch hitter Wednesday, Urshela will wrap up June with a .298/.327/.532 slash line and five home runs across 23 games.
Jun 29 2021Urshela went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to the Angels on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela took Angels starter Dylan Bundy deep in the second inning to temporarily tie the game 2-2. The homer was his 10th of the season and accounted for his 32nd RBI. Urshela has racked up five multi-hit games over his past nine contests and is slashing .343/.361/.657 with three homers, two doubles and five RBI over that span.
Jun 25 2021Urshela (shin) will be in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was held out of Wednesday's lineup after being hit by a pitch on the right shin Tuesday, but he'll rejoin the starting nine after Thursday's scheduled off day. Urshela is 8-for-20 with two homers, a double, four RBI and four runs in his past five games and will attempt to pick up where he left off.
Jun 24 2021Urshela (shin) will remain on the bench for Thursday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was struck in the shin by a pitch Tuesday and did not appear in Wednesday's contest. He'll sit for at least one more day, with DJ LeMahieu again sliding over to the hot corner and Rougned Odor starting at second base.
Jun 23 2021Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that X-rays conducted on Urshela's right shin returned negative, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. Urshela is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals and is considered day-to-day. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Boone, Urshela is merely tending to some soreness in the shin after he was struck by a pitch in the seventh inning of Tuesday's loss. DJ LeMahieu will fill in at third base for Urshela, who could be ready to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's series finale if the pain in his lower leg subsides overnight.
Jun 20 2021Urshela went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela's 424-foot blast off Jesus Luzardo broke a 4-4 tie in the eighth inning and helped put an end to the Athletics' seven-game winning streak. The long ball was the fourth of the month for Urshela, who has compiled a stellar .902 OPS through 16 games in June.
Jun 17 2021Urshela went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and two more runs scored during Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela extended New York's lead by taking T.J. Zeuch deep in the third inning. He nearly cranked another homer in the ninth, but after the official review, it was ruled as a foul ball. The 29-year-old, who now has tallied eight long balls and 12 doubles, has put together a decent run at the plate so far, batting .269/.313/.436.
Jun 11 2021Urshela went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a triple in Thursday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela helped New York build an early lead with a solo shot to left field in the fourth inning. Prior to that, he collected his second career triple -- and first since his rookie 2015 campaign -- in the first frame. Urshela has remained a steady bat in the Yankees' lineup this season, slashing .278/.323/.444 with seven homers, 27 RBI and 11 doubles.
Jun 2 2021Urshela went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double Wednesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela provided the Yankees with a lead they never surrendered when he slugged a two-run home run in the first inning. It was his sixth homer of the season and first since May 14. In that span, Urshela has collected only 12 hits in 62 at-bats while tallying seven RBI and three runs scored. Overall, he's hitting .261/.311/.415 across 190 palte appearances.
May 29 2021Urshela will sit Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela is technically sitting for the second time in three days, though he did start the nightcap of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays after sitting for the afternoon game. DJ LeMahieu will shift over to third base in his absence, with Mike Ford starting at first.
May 27 2021Urshela will sit for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees will likely give many of the regulars a breather in one of the two contests. DJ LeMahieu will slide over to the hot corner for the afternoon game, but Urshela should return for the nightcap.
May 20 2021Urshela isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela went hitless with two strikeouts in four at-bats during Wednesday's win over the Rangers. DJ LeMahieu will shift to third base while Rougned Odor starts at the keystone.
May 16 2021Urshela (knee) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A knee injury cost Urshela several games and even required an MRI, but this is now back-to-back starts for the third baseman after he hit a pinch-hit homer in Friday's game. With that, it seems the worst of the knee issue is behind him. Urshela is slashing .303/.349/.479 with five home runs, 19 RBI, 11 runs scored and one steal through 33 games this season.
May 15 2021Urshela (knee) went 1-for-1 with a go-ahead three-run homer in Friday's 5-4 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was held out of Friday's starting lineup due to a sore knee but still made a big impact as a pinch hitter with a three-run blast to give the Yankees a 5-4 lead in the seventh. It was the 29-year-old's fifth home run of the year and brought his RBI total up to 19. He's hit safely in 13 of his last 14 games and is slashing .298/.347/.482 on the season altogether.
May 14 2021Urshela (knee) is not in the lineup Friday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old continues to battle a knee injury and won't start the series opener at Baltimore. Miguel Andujar will start at third base Friday in place of Urshela.
May 13 2021Urshela is dealing with a knee injury and could be out of the lineup Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela missed the team's weekend series with a knee injury, and he is still dealing with it despite returning to start three consecutive contests. It appears the team may take a cautious approach, though for the time being a stint on the injured list doesn't appear imminent.
May 11 2021Urshela (knee) will play third base and bat cleanup Tuesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela left Thursday's game against the Astros with a knee injury and didn't appear in the weekend series against the Nationals. He's good to go following Monday's off day, however, and will be looking to continue the five-game hitting streak he was on at the time he got hurt.
May 9 2021Urshela (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela will be on the bench for a third straight game due to the knee injury he suffered in Thursday's game against the Astros, but the Yankees remain confident he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. In fact, manager Aaron Boone said that following Monday's off day, Urshela should be on track to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Tampa Bay, according to Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record. Miguel Andujar will man third base in Urshela's stead Sunday.
May 8 2021Urshela (knee) isn't starting Saturday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela suffered a knee injury Thursday and underwent an MRI that came back clean. He's considered day-to-day but will be excluded from the lineup for a second straight game. Urshela is feeling better Saturday, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return to the lineup Sunday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. DJ LeMahieu will shift to third base while Tyler Wade starts at the keystone.
May 7 2021Urshela (knee) is not in the lineup Friday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was pulled from Thursday's contest with a knee injury and is considered day-to-day after his MRI results came back clean, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The Yankees called up Miguel Andujar earlier in the day but optioned Albert Abreu to clear a spot, so Urshela doesn't appear to be heading to the injured list at this point. Andujar will play first base and take Urshela's spot in the lineup, shifting DJ LeMahieu to the hot corner.
May 6 2021Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Urshela will receive an MRI on his knee, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was removed from Thursday's loss to the Astros in the top of the eighth inning, and his examination could help to determine the severity of his injury. Boone wasn't sure exactly how Urshela suffered the injury, but the Yankees' manager is optimistic that the issue isn't too serious, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
May 1 2021Urshela isn't starting Saturday's game against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela had gone 4-for-13 with a home run, four RBI and five strikeouts in the last three contests. DJ LeMahieu will start at the hot corner while Mike Ford takes over at first base.
Apr 28 2021Urshela went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesdays' 7-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela went yard off Orioles starter Dean Kremer in the third inning. The homer was Urshela's fourth of the year, and he's added 15 RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base in 22 games. The third baseman is slashing .278/.318/.481 through 85 plate appearances, mainly in the heart of the Yankees' order.
Apr 27 2021Urshela went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela has driven at least on one run in three straight games while also hitting safely in six of his last eight contests. He's hitting .296 with during that stretch.
Apr 25 2021Urshela went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and three strikeouts in Sunday's 7-3 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela had gone hitless in his last two games, but he put the Yankees on the board with his third home run of the season in the fourth inning Sunday. However, the 29-year-old left four runners on base by striking out in each of his other three at-bats. Urshela is now slashing .250/.301/.441 with seven extra-base hits, nine RBI and seven runs this year.
Apr 23 2021Urshela (back) is starting at third base and batting fifth Friday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old sat out Thursday's lineup while dealing with back tightness but will rejoin the starting nine Friday. Urshela has a .276/.311/.448 slash line with two homers, four doubles, seven RBI and six runs in 16 games this season.
Apr 22 2021Urshela (back) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game at Cleveland, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DJ LeMahieu will shift over to third base in the series opener in Cleveland while Urshela gets a day of recovery after he was removed from Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Atlanta with back tightness. Manager Aaron Boone suggested Urshela wouldn't be sent in for any further medical tests, so the 29-year-old should be ready to rejoin the lineup at some point during this weekend's four-game series.
Apr 21 2021Urshela exited Wednesday's loss to the Braves with tightness in his lower back, though manager Aaron Boone said the third baseman isn't scheduled to undergo any medical testing, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old went 1-for-3 before leaving the contest with the injury, and he should be considered day-to-day for the time being. DJ LeMahieu could be shifted to play third base should Urshela be forced to miss any time.
Apr 20 2021Urshela went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman is heating up at the plate. Over his last eight games, Urshela has gone 9-for-29 (.310) with both his homers on the year, three doubles, three runs and six RBI.
Apr 11 2021Urshela went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional RBI in Sunday's win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela launched his first homer of the season off Michael Wacha in the third inning, and he plated another run on extra innings with an RBI single that scored Gary Sanchez. Aside from going yard for the first time this season, this was Urshela's second multi-hit game over his last three outings.
Apr 10 2021Urshela (illness) is starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela sat out Friday's matchup and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list due to vaccine side effects, but he'll be back at third base Saturday. Urshela went 6-for-23 with a double, three runs and one RBI in his first six games of the year.
Apr 9 2021Urshela (illness) could return to the Yankees' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was a late scratch Friday and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list due to side effects from vaccination, but manager Aaron Boone is optimistic that the 29-year-old will only miss one game. If Urshela is unable to return Saturday, Tyler Wade could join the lineup once again.
Apr 7 2021Urshela is averaging 77.6 miles per hour on his throws from third base, a drop of nearly five mph from his 2020 average, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The loss of velocity could be attributed to Urshela still attempting to regain full strength in his throwing shoulder after he required surgery in December to remove a bone spur. Urshela, who is off to a 4-for-18 start to the season, has noticed a similar decline in his Statcast metrics at the plate, with his average exit velocity, max exit velocity and hard-hit percentage all down from 2020. The small sample of data thus far makes it difficult to draw any major conclusions for Urshela's rest-of-season outlook, but the early returns aren't overly encouraging.
Mar 16 2021Urshela started at shortstop in Tuesday's Grapefruit League contest versus Detroit and went 2-for-2 with a walk and an RBI. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela is locked in as the Yankees' starting third baseman this season, but he stated after Tuesday's game that he feels comfortable at shortstop and is willing to play there if needed, per Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated. The 29-year-old last played the position in 2018, when he logged eight games there while a member of the Blue Jays.
Mar 4 2021Urshela (elbow) will start at third base and will bat second Thursday in the Yankees' Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees manager Aaron Boone said earlier in the week that Urshela would make his spring debut Thursday, but it wasn't certain whether the 29-year-old would play the field or serve as the team's designated hitter. With Urshela now confirmed to be playing the field, the Yankees evidently have no concerns about his right elbow coming off arthroscopic surgery in December. According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, interim skipper Carlos Mendoza said that he expects Urshela to get two at-bats Thursday before leaving the contest.
Mar 2 2021Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he expects Urshela (elbow) to make his Grapefruit League debut Thursday against the Phillies, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela hasn't faced any strict limitations thus far at camp, but the Yankees have been deliberately bringing him along slowly after he underwent surgery in December to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. Boone didn't specify whether Urshela would start at third base Thursday like he normally would in the regular season or if the 29-year-old's spring debut will come as a designated hitter.
Feb 24 2021Urshela (elbow) is expected to take batting practice in the coming days, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela's elbow is close to full strength after he underwent surgery in December to remove a bone spur. He could appear in the team's first exhibition game Sunday, and he said Wednesday that he expects to take live batting practice soon. Barring any setbacks, the third baseman should be ready for Opening Day.
Feb 22 2021Yankees manager Aaron Boone suggested that Urshela (elbow) may be ready to play in the team's first exhibition game Sunday against the Phillies, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even if the Yankees decide to hold Urshela out of Sunday's game, the 29-year-old doesn't sound like he'll have to wait long to make his spring debut. The third baseman required surgery in December to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, but he looks to be close to 100 percent as the Yankees open spring training.
Feb 18 2021Urshela (elbow) is getting close to 100 percent, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela underwent surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow in early December. Previous reports indicated he was expected to be ready for Opening Day, and that still appears to be the case. He's been throwing across the diamond for about a week without issues.
Feb 2 2021Urshela (elbow) may not be ready for the start of spring training but expects to be available for Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old underwent surgery in early December to remove a bone chip from his right elbow, and he apparently won't be fully healthy in time for the first spring training game Feb. 27. A delayed start to spring training would still give Urshela plenty of time to ramp up, but it's worth keeping an eye on his progression in the Grapefruit League.
Jan 29 2021Urshela (elbow) is expected to be ready to go by Opening Day, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela dealt with a bone spur in September and eventually underwent surgery in December, but it doesn't look as though he's destined to miss any time. The 29-year-old emerged from obscurity to hit .310/.358/.523 over the last two years and appears set to be a lineup fixture for the Yankees again this season.
Jan 15 2021Urshela (elbow) and the Yankees reached a one-year, $4.65 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela's salary will nearly double from last year, and he won't require an arbiter during the offseason after striking a deal with the Yankees. He underwent surgery in early December to remove a bone chip from his right elbow, but he should be available for most of spring training as long as he doesn't face any setbacks.
Dec 4 2020Urshela underwent surgery Friday to remove a bone chip from his right elbow. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela wasn't initially expected to require surgery during the offseason, but he elected to undergo a procedure Friday that went smoothly. He's expected to need three months to recover from surgery, so he could be ready to participate in the majority of spring training if he doesn't encounter any setbacks.
Oct 14 2020Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday that Urshela won't require offseason surgery to address the existing bone spur the third baseman has in his right elbow, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Urshela was able to play through the bone spur after being reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sept. 15, he acknowledged shortly after his activation that offseason surgery could be needed. After posting an .826 OPS over the remainder of the regular season following his reinstatement, however, Urshela proved that the bone spur wasn't any hindrance at the plate. While rest and rehab won't necessarily resolve the elbow issue permanently, Urshela's 2021 outlook shouldn't be affected at all.
Oct 1 2020Urshela went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Wednesday's Game 2 series-clinching victory over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He also flashed the leather with some good plays in the field. Urshela's fourth-inning blast put the Yankees up 5-4, but each team went on to score five more runs in the 10-9 game.
Sep 23 2020Urshela indicated Wednesday that offseason surgery to remove a bone spur in his right elbow is a possibility, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela recently returned from a stint on the injured list due to the bone spur, and he continues to wear a sleeve over his elbow to mitigate the pain. While the 28-year-old explained that the elbow "feels really good" at the moment, he wouldn't rule out the possibility of offseason surgery. "I don't know yet," he stated. "We're going to have to see how's the elbow at the end of the season." The issue doesn't seem to be affecting Urshela's play; since returning from the IL, he has notched at least one hit in every game, batting .438 (14-for-32).
Sep 22 2020Urshela went 4-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two RBI during Tuesda's 12-1 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old has two RBI in each of his past three games and registered his first four-hit game of the season. Urshela has a .308/.377/.519 slash line with six homers, 23 runs and 29 RBI through 38 games in 2020.
Sep 20 2020Urshela is not in the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela is on a five-game hit streak since being activated from the injured list Tuesday and is 7-for-21 with two doubles and two walks during that stretch, but he'll receive a breather Sunday. DJ LeMahieu will shift to third base while Tyler Wade covers the keystone.
Sep 16 2020Urshela went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and three runs in a 20-6 victory over the Blue Jays on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela returned to the starting nine after a minimum stay on the 10-day IL and demonstrated little rust, notching his second three-hit performance of the season. It was technically his fourth straight multi-hit game, though there was a 12-day pause since his previous contest due to the injury. Urshela is hitting a healthy .290/.376/.542 on the season.
Sep 15 2020Urshela (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was sidelined with a bone spur in his right elbow, but he spent the minimum amount of time on the injured list. He participated in a simulated game Monday and will now be available to return to game action. Urshela should resume his role as the Yankees' primary third baseman going forward.
Sep 14 2020Urshela (elbow) is expected to return Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela has served the required 10 days on the injured list while he recovers from a bone spur in his right elbow. He participated in a simulated game Monday and should be able to follow that up with a real game Tuesday.
Sep 13 2020The Yankees could activate Urshela (elbow) from the 10-day injured list as soon as Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela reported to the Yankees' alternate training site in Moosic, Pa. this weekend and has been getting in at-bats in simulated games as he prepares for a return to the big-league roster. The Yankees will presumably check back in on Urshela during Monday's off day, and if the team's medical staff determines that he's good to go after battling a bone spur in his right elbow, he'll slot back in as team's everyday third baseman right away. Before getting hurt, Urshela had more or less repeated his 2019 breakout, posting an .873 OPS over 120 plate appearances.
Sep 10 2020Urshela (elbow) took swings on the field prior to Thursday's game against the Orioles, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was able to participate in live batting practice as he's expected to have a short stay on the injured list while he deals with a bone spur in his right elbow. Barring any setbacks, the 28-year-old should return to the Yankees' active roster when he's first eligible Tuesday.
Sep 5 2020Tests on Urshela's injured elbow did not reveal additional issues beyond a bone spur, and the infielder is expected to return to action when first eligible, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday and is in line to return to action against Toronto on Sept. 15. The third baseman had been playing well prior to landing on the IL, racking up three consecutive multi-hit games and going 6-for-11 with a pair of doubles and three RBI over the span. He is expected to resume baseball activities in a few days.
Sep 4 2020Urshela was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a bone spur in his right elbow. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old has been playing through the bone spur for at least a week, and he even has multiple hits in each of his past two games. However, he'll now be sidelined until at least Sept. 15 while he recovers from the injury. It's unclear how much time Urshela is expected to miss. Miguel Andujar was recalled in a corresponding move and could see some time at third base in his absence.
Sep 3 2020Urshela went 2-for-3 with two walks, one RBI and one run scored Thursday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela reached base four times in total and has now collected at least one hit in five of his last six contests. He's hit the ball well consistently this season, maintaining a .272/.358/.515 line to go along with six home runs, 23 RBI and 18 runs scored across 120 plate appearances.
Aug 31 2020Urshela went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New York couldn't muster any offense at all off Tyler Glasnow, but once he exited the game Urshela kick-started a comeback attempt by leading off the seventh inning with his sixth homer of the year. The 28-year-old hasn't matched last year's breakout, but he's still supplying solid power numbers for the Yankees.
Aug 30 2020Urshela (elbow) is starting at third base and batting fifth in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela didn't start Game 1 but came off the bench and went 1-for-3 with a walkoff RBI single. The fact he's still starting the nightcap after seeing significant time during the matinee bodes well for his status going forward.
Aug 29 2020Urshela (elbow) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Mets but manager Aaron Boone said he could be back in the lineup Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was held out for both games of Friday's doubleheader against the Mets due to a bone spur in his elbow and is set to miss his third straight game as a result.
Aug 28 2020Urshela has a bone spur in his elbow and is day-to-day, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Mets. Miguel Andujar is starting at third base and hitting sixth. Jordy Mercer was called up to provide short-term infield depth.
Aug 20 2020Urshela went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and double in Thursday's 10-5 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela belted a Diego Castillo fastball into the seats to give the Yankees a 4-3 lead in the fifth inning. The third baseman now has five long balls and 18 RBI on the campaign. He carries a slash line of .256/.333/.513.
Aug 17 2020Urshela isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela tallied hits and scored in each of the first three games of the team's series against Boston, but he'll take a seat for the final game Monday. Thairo Estrada will draw the start at the hot corner.
Aug 15 2020Urshela went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in an 11-5 win over the Red Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela kicked off the scoring in the contest with a two-run shot to right field in the first inning. The long ball was his first since Aug. 3 and fourth overall on the season. Urshela has been struggling of late but still holds a .270/.365/.524 slash line on the campaign.
Aug 8 2020Urshela went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored, three RBI and a walk as the Yankees split Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old started at third base in both games of the twin bill and was a productive part of the offense in both contests. Urshela has a .341/.423/.636 slash line with three homers, 10 runs, 13 RBI and one stolen base in 14 games.
Aug 5 2020Urshela will sit for the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees are able to rest several players given the expanded rosters this season. Miguel Andujar starts at the hot corner for Game 1 of the doubleheader, but there's a good chance Urshela will be in the lineup for Game 2.
Aug 4 2020Urshela went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in a win over Philadelphia on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela struck out twice in the contest, but he more than made up for the whiffs with a three-run shot in the sixth inning to break the game open. The 28-year-old has followed a breakout 2019 campaign with a strong start this season, slashing .300/.400/.667 with three homers and nine RBI through 35 plate appearances.
Aug 2 2020Urshela went 3-for-4 with an RBI double in Sunday's 9-7 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela's biggest contribution to the offense came in the third inning, when his double knocked in Gary Sanchez for the tying run. The third baseman wasn't able to homer for a third straight game, but Urshela's batting .308 after the three-hit effort. He has two homers, six RBI and six runs scored in eight games this year.
Aug 1 2020Urshela went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, a stolen base and a walk during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was 2-for-15 with one extra-base hit through the first five games of the season, but he's 3-for-7 with two home runs in the past two games. Even before the past two games Urshela was still seeing the ball well, and he's already walked five times in 26 plate appearances.
Jul 31 2020Urshela went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela blasted his first home run of the season to lead off the fourth inning of Friday's 5-1 win. The 28-year-old hadn't been particularly effective at the plate prior to Friday's performance, but he's now hitting .211 with two extra-base hits and one RBI over his first six games this year.
Jul 18 2020Urshela (undisclosed) isn't seriously injured and is expected to play in Saturday's exhibition game against the Mets, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela walked off the practice field with a team trainer, but the Yankees evidently aren't concerned with the issue. Assuming he is indeed healthy, he's expected to be the team's primary third baseman this season.
Mar 25 2020Urshela will be the Yankees' regular third baseman when the 2020 season commences, Pete Caldera of NorthJersey.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was a non-roster invitee to spring training last season and started the campaign in the minors. One year later, he is projected to have his name penciled into the potent Yankees lineup on a near-everyday basis due to an out-of-nowhere 2019 showing in which he slashed .314/.355/.534 and flashed impressive glovework. Per Caldera, Urshela's growth can be in part attributed to mechanical adjustments that have resulted in a compacted swing. Though he hit a modest .233/.361/.367 in Grapefruit League play, Urshela should have plenty of opportunity to prove that last season was not a fluke when the 2020 campaign gets underway.
Feb 6 2020Urshela will enter spring training as the presumed starting third baseman for the Yankees, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: General manager Brian Cashman confirmed the starting job at third base heading into 2020 is Urshela's to lose after the 28-year-old hit .314/.355/.534 with 21 home runs across 132 games for the Yankees in 2019.
Jan 10 2020Urshela agreed to a one-year, $2.475 million deal with the Yankees on Friday, avoiding arbitration, freelance baseball writer Robert Murray reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His breakout 2019 season came at a good time, just before his first offseason as an arbitration-eligible player. He will go through the process three more times before hitting the open market after the 2023 season.
Oct 4 2019Urshela (ankle) will start Game 1 of the ALDS against the Twins on Friday, batting ninth and playing third base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela emerged from obscurity to become a key member of the Yankees' lineup this year, hitting .314/.355/.534 over 132 games. He suffered a sprained ankle in the final game of the regular season but won't wind up missing any further action.
Oct 2 2019Urshela (ankle) went through a full workout Tuesday and is expected to make the Yankees' ALDS roster, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Oct 2 2019Urshela (ankle) went through a full workout Tuesday and is expected to make the Yankees' ALDS roster, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela left the final game of the regular season Sunday against the Rangers with a mild ankle sprain, but the issue apparently wasn't a significant one. Expect him to play a role in the division series against the Twins.
Sep 29 2019Urshela (ankle) has a mild left ankle sprain and was removed from the game Sunday for precautionary reasons, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela was pulled from the game Sunday against the Rangers after picking up an ankle injury. He was checked out by the doctors in Arlington who ruled the injury as just a mild ankle sprain. There is no further testing currently scheduled for Urshela as he will remain day-to-day with the injury and is expected to be ready to go for the Yankees' first game Friday in the ALDS.
Sep 27 2019Urshela went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and another run scored in Friday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela extended the Yankees' lead with a solo homer in the sixth inning. The 27-year-old had left Tuesday's game after taking a pitch to the hand. He sat out Wednesday, but seems to be back on track. Across 437 at-bats this season, Urshela is slashing .316/.357/.538 with 21 home runs.
Sep 25 2019Urshela (hand) will sit Wednesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela left Tuesday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. His X-rays were negative, and manager Aaron Boone suggested he may not have to miss any time, but that was apparently overly optimistic. He'll sit for at least one game and will get another rest with the Yankees' scheduled off day coming up Thursday. According to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, he's expected to rejoin the lineup Friday against the Rangers.
Sep 24 2019X-rays on Urshela's left hand were negative, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was hit on the hand by a 95-mph fastball and eventually exited the contest due to significant swelling and bruising. Urshela is day-to-day with a bruised hand and four games left in the regular season. DJ LeMahieu will work as the primary third baseman while Urshela is sidelined.
Sep 13 2019Urshela hit a two-run homer in his only at-bat in Game 2 of a doubleheader sweep against Detroit on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela went 0-for-5 in the opener before taking a seat for the second game of the twin bill. He was called upon to pinch hit with a runner aboard in the ninth inning and came through with a 410-foot shot to center field to plate a pair of insurance runs. The 27-year-old has broken out in a big way in his first season with the Yankees, slashing .328/.366/.564 with 20 homers and 70 RBI in 119 games.
Sep 10 2019Urshela went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a victory over Boston on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his first start since returning from a stint on the 10-day injured list, Urshela showed that the time off did not cool down his hot bat, smashing a pair of extra-base hits including his 19th long ball of the season. The 27-year-old has been one of the most pleasant surprises in baseball in 2019, slashing .332/.370/.563 with 33 doubles and 68 RBI in 419 plate appearances.
Sep 8 2019Urshela (groin) was activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela landed on the injured list Aug. 29 with the groin strain and will return to the Yankees after spending the 10-day minimum on the shelf. The 27-year-old may have a lighter workload for the stretch run since the team has the benefit of expanded rosters.
Sep 4 2019Urshela (groin) is expected to return from the injured list when first eligible Sunday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urshela has taken batting practice, ran the bases and taken part in agility drills over the last two days. The Yankees can use the expanded September rosters (as well as the team's natural depth) to avoid overtaxing the third baseman down the stretch.
Aug 30 2019Urshela (groin) doesn't expect to miss more than the minimum 10 days on the injured list, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Aug 28 2019Urshela was removed from Wednesday's game at Seattle with left groin tightness, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
Aug 21 2019Urshela recorded two base hits in four at-bats Tuesday in the Yankees' 6-2 loss to the Athletics.
Aug 14 2019Urshela went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over Baltimore.
Aug 13 2019Urshela went 6-for-9 with a home run, a double and two RBI while crossing the plate four times in a pair of victories over Baltimore on Monday.
Aug 11 2019Urshela went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Saturday's loss to Toronto.
Aug 9 2019Urshela went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays.
Aug 8 2019Urshela (leg) went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double and four RBI in the Yankees' 14-2 win over the Orioles on Wednesday.
Aug 7 2019Urshela (leg) is starting at third base and hitting third Wednesday against the Orioles, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Aug 6 2019Urshela (leg soreness) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles.
Aug 5 2019Urshela (leg) is available off the bench if necessary Monday against the Orioles, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Aug 4 2019Urshela's X-rays came back negative after fouling a ball off his leg twice during Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Jul 31 2019Urshela will start at third base and bat sixth Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
Jul 27 2019Urshela went 4-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI, a home run and a double in Saturday's 9-5 loss to the Red Sox.
Jul 27 2019Urshela went 4-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI, a home run and a double in Saturday's 9-5 loss to the Red Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 18 2019Urshela went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and three RBI to help the Yankees to a 6-2 victory in Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Rays on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Urshela went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019Urshela (leg) is starting at third base<\/a> and batting sixth Friday at Tampa Bay.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019An MRI on Urshela's left glute came back clean, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Urshela went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Mets.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019Urshela went 2-for-5 with a double, RBI and a pair of runs Sunday in the Yankees' 10-3 win over the White Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Urshela went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and four RBI as the Yankees won the first game of a doubleheader 12-5 Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 9 2019Urshela will start at third base and bat eighth Sunday against the Indians, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Urshela will sit Tuesday against the Padres, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Urshela is not in the lineup<\/a> Wednesday against the Orioles.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Urshela (knee) is in the lineup<\/a> Monday against the Orioles.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Manager Aaron Boone said the team was \"cautious\" in removing Urhsela early from Sunday's action and that his injury doesn't appear to be major, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Urshela was pulled from Sunday's game against the Rays prior to his sixth-inning plate appearance due to a suspected knee injury, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Urshela went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's win over the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Urshela is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's twin bill against the Orioles, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 10 2019Urshela went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 4-3 win over the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Urshela made a pinch-hit appearance in the Yankees' 3-1 win over the Mariners on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Urshela (knee contusion) is not in the lineup Thursday<\/a> against the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Urshela made a pinch-hit appearance in the Yankees' 3-1 win over the Mariners on Thursday, delivering a two-run single.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019Urshela left Wednesday's game against the Mariners with a left knee contusion, but X-rays came back negative, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 7 2019Urshela went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in the Yankees' 5-4 win over the Mariners on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2018The Blue Jays outrighted Urshela to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.Urshela attracted no interest from the other 29 teams after the Blue Jays exposed him to waivers and will now remain in the organization. No longer in possession of a spot on the 40-man roster, Urshela faces an uphill battle to resurface in the big leagues this season.
May 12 2018Urshela was added to the active roster prior to Saturday's game against Boston.In order to make room for Urshela on the 25-man roster, Dalton Pompey was sent back to Triple-A Buffalo. Urshela will serve as a reserve infielder behind Josh Donaldson at third base after coming over from Cleveland earlier this week.
May 9 2018Urshela was dealt to the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.Urshela will move on after being a member of Cleveland's organization since 2009. He was recently designated for assignment after being activated from the 10-day DL (hamstring) last week. During 67 games with the big-league team in 2017, Urshela hit .224 with a .550 OPS and 15 RBI. He will provide organizational depth at the third base spot moving forward.
Apr 13 2018Urshela (hamstring) will report to Triple-A Columbus for a minor-league rehab assignment.Urshela recently played in an extended spring training contest earlier this week and appears to be on the verge of making an appearance in the minor leagues within the next couple days. Manager Terry Francona did mention that Urshela was about 4-to-5 days away from playing with Columbus on Wednesday, so the infielder could spend a few days on the bench before returning to game action.
Apr 12 2018Urshela (hamstring) played in an extended spring training game in Arizona on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Manager Terry Francona admitted that Urshela remains about 4-to-5 days out from going on a minor-league rehab assignment, though this marked the first time that the 26-year-old returned to game action since going down with a right hamstring strain near the end of spring training. Upon his return to the big leagues, it's expected that Urshela will be utilized out of a reserve role all around the infield.
Apr 7 2018Urshela (hamstring) is still a week away from competing in minor-league rehab contests, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Urshela has been dealing with a right hamstring strain since mid-March and hasn't recovered nearly as quickly as originally expected. The infielder has been going through a baserunning program in recent days, which is a positive step forward in getting the hamstring up to speed. It seems possible that Urshela could return to the majors prior to the series against Baltimore on April 20.
Mar 31 2018Urshela (hamstring) is scheduled to play in a pair of minor-league games Monday and Tuesday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Urshela was forced to start the season on the disabled list after suffering a strained right hamstring late in camp. He remains without a timetable for his return, but seeing as the injury was initially expected to keep him sidelined for just 10-to-14 days, Urshela could potentially be ready to return when first eligible (April 5) if everything goes off without a hitch in his upcoming minor-league appearances. More should be known following his appearance Tuesday. Once healthy, Urshela is expected to serve as a reserve infielder.
Mar 29 2018Urshela (hamstring) will begin the season on the 10-day disabled list, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Urshela was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain last week. He should be able to return to the fold once he's eligible to come off the DL, as this injury was only expected to hamper him for 10-to-14 days. Upon his activation, the 26-year-old will likely serve as a reserve infielder.
Mar 22 2018Urshela (hamstring) will likely begin the season on the major-league disabled list, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.News broke Wednesday that the infielder would likely need to miss almost two weeks of action, so it comes as little surprise that he'll start the season on the disabled list. This move does keep the door open for a major-league roster spot once he's healthy, though. In his absence, Erik Gonzalez is expected to open the season in the majors.
Mar 21 2018Urshela is expected to miss 10-to-14 days after being diagnosed with a right hamstring strain, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.It's good to hear that Urshela isn't expected to miss an extended period of time, but it means that he likely won't be ready for the start of the regular season. It's unclear if this will impact his ability to land a major-league roster spot or if it simply means he'll open the year on the disabled list, but that should be determined as the season opener approaches. The injury comes at a bad time for Urshela, as he produced a 1.369 OPS in 18 games this spring. Erik Gonzalez would likely grab the reserve infielder role if Urshela is sent back to the minors.
Mar 19 2018Urshela left Monday's game with right hamstring tightness, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.Urshela had to leave Monday's game after injuring his hamstring while running to second to record a double. Until further notice, consider Urshela day-to-day. The injury comes at an unfortunate time for Urshela, as he's compiled an impressive .500 batting average and 1.369 OPS over 18 games this spring while competing with Erik Gonzalez for a reserve spot on Cleveland's roster.
Mar 19 2018Urshela left Monday's game against the Giants with an undisclosed injury, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Urshela had to be pulled from Monday's game after appearing to hurt himself while running to second and picking up a double. Heading into Monday's game, Urshela had gone 20-for-41 (.488) with three home runs over 17 outings this spring. Additional information regarding his status should be available in the near future.
Feb 9 2018Urshela heads into spring training in the mix for one of the final 25-man roster spots, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.At this time, it seems like the Indians are planning on carrying a four-man bench: a fourth outfielder, a backup catcher, a utility infielder, and either a fifth outfielder or another infielder. Urshela seems to be battling with Erik Gonzalez for that final utility infielder spot under the assumption that Michael Brantley (ankle) won't be able to suit up on Opening Day, although Yandy Diaz (groin) could also be in the mix if the embattled outfielder is ready to go. Urshela's lack of minor-league options would normally work in his favor in this instance, but Gonzalez is also out of minor-league options, making that a moot point. Urshela will likely have to rely on a strong spring at the plate, as his past two seasons in the majors have left much to be desired in that respect (.587 career OPS in the majors).
Oct 11 2017Urshela (leg) is in Wednesday's lineup for Game 5 of the ALDS against New York.Urshela was dealing with some soreness after taking a lined shot off of his left leg during Monday's contest, but should be good to go for Wednesday's pivotal affair. The 26-year-old will bat ninth and man the hot corner.
Oct 10 2017Urshela is experiencing soreness after taking a liner off his left leg during Game 4 of the ALDS on Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.The injury isn't thought to be anything overly serious, but it could force Urshela to miss the Indians' decisive Game 5 against the Yankees on Wednesday. If Urshela is unable to play, the Indians would likely push Jose Ramirez to third base and turn to either Jason Kipnis or Erik Gonzalez to take over at the keystone.
Oct 1 2017Urshela is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox.Over the last seven games, Urshela has gone just 3-for-17 (.176), bringing his batting average down to .224 for the year. He'll give way to Yandy Diaz at the hot corner Sunday. Diaz and Urshela have shared time at third base fairly evenly recently, so it remains to be seen who will be Cleveland's primary option when the Indians begin the playoffs.
Sep 29 2017Urshela is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.Urshela will be held out in favor of Yandy Diaz for the second time in three games. Both players saw frequent action at third base in September, so it remains to be seen if one or the other will be the team's primary third baseman in the postseason, or if they will share the duties.
Sep 27 2017Urshela is not in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Twins.Urshela has been Cleveland's primary option at third base lately, but he'll get the day off and give way to Yandy Diaz at the hot corner. Over 23 games in the month of September, Urshela has hit .280/.308/.420.
Sep 23 2017Urshela will start at third base Saturday for the fourth game in a row.Urshela has usurped the starting third-base job from Yandy Diaz, at least for the time being it appears. He will hit eighth in the batting order Saturday against Mariners starter Andrew Moore.
Sep 3 2017Urshela is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers.Urshela had started the last four games at either third base or shortstop, but both Yandy Diaz and Francisco Lindor will handle duties at those respective positions Sunday and still appear to be ahead of Urshela on the depth chart. However, with Urshela having impressed over those four games with five hits and three RBI in 12 at-bats, manager Terry Francona could be motivated to find the 25-year-old semi-regular at-bats in September by taking advantage of Diaz's versatility and deploying him at positions other than the hot corner.
Aug 27 2017Urshela is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.After starting five consecutive games last week, Urshela will head to the bench for the second straight game as the Indians close out their series against Erik Skoglund and the Royals. Urshela should continue to see a good amount of playing time while Jason Kipnis (hamstring) remains on the DL. Yandy Diaz will start at third base and bat seventh Sunday.
Aug 24 2017Urshela went 2-for-5 with a run scored and four RBI Thursday against the Red Sox.Urshela's success was set up by his teammates, as he drove in four runs without mustering a single extra-base hit. He began that production with an RBI fielder's choice in the second inning, then added two more RBI on a single in the third and another one on a fifth-inning single. Don't expect the nine-hole hitter to replicate this effort any time soon, as he came in with just one RBI in August.
Aug 14 2017Urshela is out of the lineup Monday against the Red Sox.Urshela had started the Indians' past three games while Jason Kipnis (hamstring) was held out of the lineup, but the 25-year-old was never expected to hold down a regular role for long with the Tribe ruling out a trip to the disabled list for Kipnis. Indeed, with Kipnis back in the starting nine Monday, Urshela will head back to the bench, where he'll likely remain more often than not for the duration of his stay with the big club.
Aug 13 2017Urshela will start at third base and bat ninth Sunday against the Rays, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.After Jason Kipnis (hamstring) was placed on the disabled list shortly before the All-Star break, Urshela had been serving in a semi-regular starting role at third base, while Jose Ramirez shifted over to second base. Urshela's at-bats were expected to take a hit following Kipnis' activation earlier this month, but it took just four games for Kipnis to suffer a setback with the injury. As a result, Urshela has reentered the lineup and will pick up a third consecutive start Sunday, though he likely won't have as much staying power in the starting nine this time around. Kipnis is being viewed as day-to-day and isn't expected to require another DL stay.
Aug 6 2017Urshela is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees.With Jason Kipnis (hamstring) returning from the disabled list to start at the keystone in the series finale, Jose Ramirez will shift back over to third base, leaving no room in the starting nine for Urshela. Since Kipnis is expected to play regularly, Urshela will likely see his at-bats take a drastic downturn as long as he remains with the big club. With a .244/.320/.289 showing at the plate since the All-Star break, Urshela hadn't provided much value to AL-only or deep-league owners while he enjoyed a steady role.
Jul 31 2017Urshela is out of the lineup Monday against the Red Sox.Though they play different positions, Urshela and Erik Gonzalez have essentially been working in a timeshare since Jason Kipnis (hamstring) went on the disabled list, with All-Star Jose Ramirez covering second or third base to accommodate the other player in the lineup. It will be Gonzalez's turn to play Monday, after Urshela had entered the starting nine in three of the previous four games. Kipnis is currently in the midst of a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus, so it won't be long before both Urshela and Gonzalez see their at-bats take a drastic downturn.
Jul 26 2017Urshela is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Angels.Urshela looks like he'll continue to handle a near-everyday role while Jason Kipnis (hamstring) remains sidelined, but he'll take a seat following four consecutive starts. Jose Ramirez will move back over from the keystone to third base while Erik Gonzalez covers second.
Jul 23 2017Urshela will start at third base and bat ninth Sunday against the Blue Jays.Jason Kipnis' hamstring injury has resulted in Jose Ramirez logging more time at the keystone of late, opening up more reps at third base for Urshela. The 25-year-old, who has gone 5-for-17 at the dish since his July 9 promotion from Triple-A Columbus, will pick up his fifth start in seven games Sunday.
Jul 9 2017Urshela was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.Jason Kipnis was placed on the DL with a hamstring strain, so the Indians wanted to add another infielder prior to Sunday night's game against the Tigers. Urshela is hitting .266/.321/.374 at Triple-A, but is known more for his glove than his bat.
Jun 17 2017Urshela was recalled from Triple-A Columbus for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins. He is starting at third base and batting ninth.The 25-year-old was slashing .272/.329/.375 in 60 games with Columbus before earning the promotion. With the Indians not wanting to send Jason Kipnis out in back-to-back contests due to a lingering neck issue, Urshela was added to fill his void in the lineup, though he'll ultimately start at third base while Jose Ramirez slides over to second. Urshela likely won't stay with the big club past the weekend.
May 19 2017Urshela is hitting .292 with six extra-base hits (two home runs) over 17 games this month with Triple-A Columbus.The infielder has yet to return to MLB since hitting .225 in 81 games for the Indians in 2015. Indians' management doesn't seem too interested in Urshela, passing him up in favor of other options (like Yandy Diaz and Erik Gonzalez) when the big-league squad has been in need of depth this year. A main reason the 25-year-old gets overlooked is because he fails to offer the positional flexibility that the other guys do. The way things are trending now, Urshela may be in for another full season at Triple-A.
Mar 30 2017Urshela was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Urshela's performance this spring was fine, but wasn't deemed deserving of a spot on the 25-man roster. Over 20 games he went 11-for-41 (.268) and hit two home runs. Although he may appear in the majors throughout the upcoming season, Urshela's fantasy value will remain limited unless those ahead of him in the organization face injuries.
Mar 24 2017Urshela's chances of making the Opening Day roster have increased due to the injury of Jason Kipnis (shoulder), MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.Jose Ramirez, the team's starting third baseman, may be headed over to temporarily fill Kipnis' shoes at second. If that proves to be the case, an extra glove at the hot corner will be needed on the Tribe's 25-man roster. Urshela is among a handful of players vying for the gig that includes Erik Gonzalez, Richie Shaffer and Yandy Diaz. Although Urshela's offensive capabilities are substandard to his competitors, the 25-year-old has one of the better gloves of the group (if not the best) and that may be manager Terry Francona's most-desired attribute for whoever he chooses to fill the role at third.
Mar 2 2017Urshela is 2-for-5 with a strikeout through his first four Cactus League games.Despite hitting .308 with five homers and 12 RBI during last year's spring training, the Indians decided to let Urshela incubate in Triple-A for the entirety of 2016. Urshela's will join Team Columbia at this month's World Baseball Classic and his performance in the tournament could determine the third baseman's fate with the Indians.
Feb 7 2017Urshela will have a fair chance to earn a reserve role on the team's 2017 Opening Day roster, Fox Sports reports.Urshela's lack of plate disciple in 2015 (20.1 percent strikeout rate in 267 at-bats) cost him a chance at being the Indians full-time third baseman. The team made the moves necessary to eliminate Urshela from the lineup and sent him to Triple-A Columbus for the entire 2016 season. Now, with Jose Ramirez locked in at the hot corner, and Yandy Diaz (the Tribe's No. 10 prospect) on the horizon, Urshela seems unlikely to ever capture a starting role with the team. However, adding the 25-year-old third baseman to the roster will allow Cleveland to showcase Urshela for a possible mid-season trade, which could give his fantasy value a boost. Urshela has the tools to be a decent every day starter, just not for his current organization.
Mar 26 2016Urshela was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.This move doesn't come as a major surprise after the Indians inked Juan Uribe to take over at third base during the offseason. Still, Urshela has the tools to be the Indians' third baseman of the future, although he may have a hard time cracking the 25-man roster anytime soon unless Uribe or Lonnie Chisenhall get injured.
Feb 28 2016Urshela appears set to start the season at Triple-A Columbus now that the Indians have finalized a contract with Juan Uribe.Urshela struggled at the plate (.608 OPS) after being called up in June last year but his glove work at the hot corner gave him the inside track at a starting role prior to Uribe's signing. He'll head to Triple-A to start the season in order to get regular playing time.
Feb 19 2016Urshela could start the season in Triple-A following the Indians' signing of Juan Uribe on Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Urshela hit just .225/.279/.330 with six home runs and 21 RBI for the Tribe in 2015, so it is makes sense that they would bring in Uribe to try and solidify third base. At the age of 24, Urshela is still young and having the veteran presence of Uribe around could be a positive for his long-term development. If Uribe doesn't perform or suffers an injury, it is likely that Urshela steps in as the starter in his place.
Oct 2 2015Urshela is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox.Urshela returned to the lineup Thursday for the first time in nearly two weeks after nursing a shoulder injury, but he'll be held out Friday. Chris Johnson will take over at third base and bat sixth in his place.
Oct 1 2015Urshela (shoulder) is back in the lineup Thursday against Minnesota.A shoulder injury sidelined Urshela for nearly two weeks, but as Terry Francona noted Wednesday, he's healthy enough to take the field Thursday. The future star will bat ninth against Tyler Duffey and the Twins.
Sep 30 2015Urshela (shoulder) could play Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Manager Terry Francona was upbeat about Urshela's recovery and optimistic he could return to the lineup soon. Francona's hope is to have Urshela in the lineup Thursday to instill some confidence in the young 23-year-old and show that he is recovering, however that goal may be optimistic considering he has missed the last 12 consecutive contests.
Sep 29 2015Urshela (shoulder) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Twins.According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, the Indians remain undecided on what to do with Urshela, who is now set to miss his 11th straight start as a result of the shoulder injury. Technically, Urshela's not shut down, but manager Terry Francona will not return Urshela to action unless he receives the green light from the training staff.
Sep 28 2015Urshela (shoulder) is not in the lineup Monday against the Twins, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Urshela has been sidelined since Sept. 17 with a shoulder injury, and there is still no clear timetable for a return at this point. Jose Ramirez will continue to fill in at third base, batting fifth Monday.
Sep 27 2015Urshela (shoulder) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.Urshela has now been out of action since Sep. 17, with no concrete return date in sight. Jose Ramirez will man the hot corner for the Sunday afternoon contest.
Sep 26 2015Urshela (shoulder) is out of the lineup Sunday against theUrshela has been sidelined over a week with the shoulder injury, and there's no clear indication of a potential return date at this point. Jose Ramirez continues to receive most of the starts at third base in his absence.
Sep 25 2015Urshela (shoulder) is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals.Urshela is nursing a shoulder injury and will now miss his seventh straight contest as a result. Jose Ramirez will man the hot corner in his stead and bat ninth.
Sep 19 2015Urshela, who sat for the second straight game Saturday, is nursing a shoulder injury that figures to limit his playing time down the stretch, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Urshela isn't doing much good when he is in the lineup, hitting just .222 with six homers on the season, and figures to sit more often than not in the final weeks of the season.
Sep 19 2015Urshela is out of the lineup Saturday against the White Sox.Urshela is sitting for the second consecutive night, as manager Terry Francona has elected to give Chris Johnson the start at third base. The rookie has had a tough go in his first exposure to the majors, posting an on-base percentage of .278 and providing only 14 extra-base hits in 257 at-bats. He could lose more time to Johnson and Jose Ramirez at the hot corner over the final two weeks of the regular season.
Sep 13 2015Urshela is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Tigers, MLive.com's Chris Iott reports.Indians manager Terry Francona will use Jose Ramirez at third base for the second time in three games, perhaps signaling that Urshela's run as a regular starter may be coming to an end. Expect Urshela to get back in the lineup for the second game of the doubleheader, but he'll need to improve upon his .276 on-base percentage quickly if he hopes to see consistent at-bats.
Sep 9 2015Urshela is out of the lineup Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune's Colleen Kane reports.The Indians continue to mix it up a little at the hot corner, as Urshela will sit for the third time in the last week. His bat has lagged behind his defense all season, so unless he is playing every day it is difficult to extract much value from Urshela in most formats. Jose Ramirez will get the start at third and hit eighth Wednesday.
Sep 6 2015Urshela is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers.Urshela picked up starts at third base in the first two games of the series, going 2-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored. He figures to see the majority of the at-bats at the position over the final few weeks, but manager Terry Francona will spell him more frequently than some of the team's other regulars. Jose Ramirez will replace Urshela in the lineup Sunday.
Sep 2 2015Urshela is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.Urshela has not recorded an extra-base hit or an RBI since Aug. 14, so he will be held out Wednesday for the second time in three days. Chris Johnson will get the start at third base Wednesday.
Aug 31 2015Urshela is out of the lineup Monday.Though a plus-defender, Urshela's bat is lacking and will sit in favor of Mike Aviles at third base on Monday. He's hitting for a .226/.277/.323 slash line with five home runs and 15 RBI on the season.
Aug 22 2015Urshela is out of the lineup Saturday.While Urshela is a high-end defender at third, he has been a relative non-factor on offense this season, slashing .226/.271/.332. Jose Ramirez will get the start at third and hit eighth.
Aug 19 2015Urshela (shoulder) will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Urshela missed Monday's game because of the shoulder issue, but was expected to come back Tuesday, but didn't. He will return Wednesday, and it sounds as though the shoulder shouldn't be much of an issue moving forward.
Aug 17 2015Urshela (shoulder) is out of the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, but should be available Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Urshela's shoulder hadn't appeared to be a problem before today, but is out of the lineup nonetheless. Mike Aviles replaces him in the lineup at the hot corner, but Urshela should be available Tuesday.
Aug 14 2015Urshela went 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs in Friday's win over the Twins.Urshela has struggled to put the bat on the ball in recent weeks, but has made the most of it when he has. Over the past 15 days, Urshela is batting just .217, but has managed to hit three homers and score nine runs.
Aug 4 2015Urshela hit his fourth home run Tuesday against the Angels, a game-winner in the 12th inning, to cap off a 3-for-5 game.Urshela's power production remains underwhelming, as he still has only 10 extra-base hits in 48 games. He slugged .406 and hit just 56 home runs in 622 minor league games (just under 15 per 162), so it's hard to imagine him blossoming into a big-time slugger.
Jul 26 2015Urshela is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox.Urshela will take a seat for the second time in four games, while Mike Aviles takes over at the hot corner. The 23-year-old Urshela is riding a mini four-game hit streak, but has collected just six extra-base hits in 122 at-bats this season.
Jul 23 2015Urshela is out of the Indians' lineup Thursday against the White Sox.Despite scattering three hits, including one double, across the past two games, Urshela will take a seat as Cleveland returns home to face an American League foe. In his place, Mike Aviles will handle the hot corner and bat eighth in the order.
Jul 19 2015Urshela is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Manager Terry Francona wanted to get some of his more experienced bats in the lineup against Reds ace Johnny Cueto, so the youthful Urshela will sit in favor of veteran Mike Aviles, who is 7-for-29 in his career against the Cincinnati right-hander. Urshela went hitless across eight at-bats while starting at third base in the first two games of the series.
Jun 28 2015Urshela is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Orioles, MLB.com reports.Urshela started and batted ninth in the order for Game 1, finishing 1-for-3 in the 4-0 loss. He'll be replaced by Mike Aviles at third base in the nightcap.
Jun 21 2015Urshela is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rays.Urshela has made nine consecutive starts at third base, but will give way to Mike Aviles on Sunday afternoon. Since joining the Tribe, Urshela is 8-for-33 (.242) at the plate with one homer and four RBI.
Jun 11 2015Urshela hit the first home run of his career Thursday as part of a 2-for-4 day with two RBI and two runs against the Mariners.On a day when Seattle had to turn to the bullpen early, Urshela feasted against a pair of relievers, Tom Wilhelmsen (who yielded the third-inning RBI single) and Vidal Nuno (who gave up the fifth-inning homer). The 23-year-old third baseman was hitting a fairly modest .275.301/.475 at Triple-A Columbus, so his immediate upside is not very high, but he does have noteworthy power.
Jun 9 2015Urshela was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.With Lonnie Chisenhall recently demoted to Triple-A Columbus, the 23-year-old Urshela is expected to get most of the playing time at third base, though Zach Walters could also draw some starts. Urshela owns a .275/.301/.475 slash line through 21 games for Triple-A Columbus this season, after posting a .276/.331/.473 line at the same level last year. Just keep in mind that Chisenhall could be called back up, possibly even before the end of June.
Jun 7 2015Urshela will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.The Indians demoted Jose Ramirez and Lonnie Chisenhall to Triple-A Columbus, with Urshela and Zach Walters set to replace the two former starters on the roster. Mike Aviles figures to get most of the playing time at shortstop, and Urshela may handle an everyday role at third base, though Walters will likely also be a factor. The 23-year-old Urshela has proven capable of handling Triple-A pitching for a second straight year, sporting a .276/.295/.487 slash line through 78 plate appearances with Columbus. He had a .276/.331/.473 slash line in 430 plate appearances last season.
May 28 2015Urshela is hitting .320/.346/.540 with two home runs and just seven strikeouts in 52 plate appearances with Triple-A Columbus.Meanwhile Lonnie Chisenhall is slashing .216/.248/.372 with the Indians, somewhat confirming his terrible end to the 2014 season. Urshela seems like a good bet to be ticketed for the big leagues sometime this summer, and while he doesn't have much upside in the power or speed departments, he should offer a solid batting average at a position that lacks depth in deeper leagues.
Apr 23 2015Urshela (back) was activated from the minor league disabled list on Thursday.Many view Urshela as the Indians' third baseman of the near future and with Lonnie Chisenhall slashing .182/.229/.205 to start the season, there is not a strong incumbent at the big league level. If Urshela were to have a strong month or two at Triple-A, a mid-season call-up should be anticipated as the Indians have lofty goals this season and can't afford a sub-replacement level bat at third base.
Apr 3 2015Urshela (back) will open the season on the minor league DL, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Urshela's possible bid to wrestle the third base job away from Lonnie Chisenhall never got off the ground this spring due to the back injury and now he'll have his season delayed by the same issue as well.
Mar 17 2015Urshela (back) was optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.He is still dealing with a stiff back, but hopefully he will be able to hit the ground running once the season starts at Triple-A. If Lonnie Chisenhall struggles and Urshela is swinging a hot bat this summer (both quite likely), he could be called up mid-season to push for starts at the hot corner.
Mar 16 2015Urshela (back) was held out of baseball activities Monday for the second day in a row, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.He continues to battle back tightness, and has not played in a game since the middle of last week. Consider Urshela day-to-day for now, and it seems incredibly likely that he will open the year in Triple-A regardless of his health.
Mar 15 2015Urshela (back) missed his third straight game Sunday with continued back stiffness, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Lonnie Chinsehall hasn't been great this spring but Urshela's bid to make the third base job more interesting hasn't been able to get off the ground. He'll look to get back on the field in the early part of this week.
Mar 14 2015Urshela was scratched again Saturday with back stiffness, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.He has been sidelined with a stiff back for the past two days, and it continued to bother him this weekend. Continue to monitor his status, as he is day-to-day, but regardless of his health, the odds are he will open the season in Triple-A. With a strong first couple months of the season, there is a good chance Urshela will get a midseason call-up to potentially challenge Lonnie Chisenhall for at-bats at third base.
Mar 12 2015Urshela was scratched from Thursday's spring training game due to lower-back tightness.Urshela's value this season depends highly on the production of Lonnie Chisenhall at first base. If Chisenhall struggles and Urshela shows the ability to connect against major league pitching, the youngster could get a shot with the big league club. However, being sidelined during his spring tryout won't help his chances. The issue looks to be minor, but the team should provide an update if anything more comes of the issue.
Feb 19 2015Urshela (knee) has completed his rehab and will not be limited as spring training gets underway, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Urshela sprained a ligament in his left knee and underwent surgery back in November. After aa few months of rehab, the Indians' training staff reports he's "tolerated baseball activity well" and will not face any limitations at the start of camp. However, the team will continue to monitor his activity level.
Jan 28 2015Urshela (knee) is expected to be ready by the start of spring training, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Urshela has been taking ground balls in the field, though he still has not taken batting practice since spraining a ligament in his knee in November. The 23-year-old spent the majority of 2014 with Triple-A Columbus, slashing a line of .276/.331/.473 with 13 home runs in 104 games. He'll likely start 2015 back at the Triple-A level, but could see some time in the majors at some point this season.
Nov 21 2014Urshela (knee) underwent an MRI on Friday that revealed a PCL sprain, which won't require surgery.Urshela was added to the 40-man roster Thursday, and now received some more good news, that he should be ready for the start of the 2015 season. The 23-year-old hit .280/.334/.491 with 18 home runs and 84 RBI combined between Double-A and Triple-A last season. He will likely begin the 2015 season in Triple-A or Double-A again, though could be a candidate for a stint with the Indians should Lonnie Chisenhall or Carlos Santana get injured.
Nov 20 2014The Indians added Urshela (knee) to their 40-man roster Thursday.Urshela was an obvious candidate for Rule 5 protection, after slashing .280/.334/.491 with 18 homers and 84 RBI in 128 games between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus this past season. He also plays strong defense at third base, possibly putting him in the discussion for major league playing time in 2015, though he did recently suffer a knee injury while playing winter ball in Venezuela. He was sent back to Cleveland for an MRI, the results of which have not been disclosed.
May 3 2014Urshela, 22, has been promoted to Triple-A Columbus, August Fagerstrom of the Akron Beacon-Journal reports.After spending all of 2013 at Akron, Urshela hit just .270/.292/.384 with an inability to draw walks (14 in 445 at-bats). Offensively, his production has always lagged well behind his defense, but he appears to have taken a big step forward with his development as a hitter, posting a .300/.347/.567 line along with five homers and 19 RBI (6:16 BB:K) in his 90 at-bats. With the Indians' lack of a long-term solution at third base, Urshela is almost certainly opening eyes in the organization.