Luis Urías
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 4 2024The Mariners removed Urias from the 40-man roster and outrighted him to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was optioned to Tacoma in late May and has now lost his place on the 40-man roster to make room for the signing of Victor Robles. Urias struggled in 34 games for the Mariners, posting a .152/.264/.316 slash line and 34.1 percent strikeout rate in 91 plate appearances.
May 24 2024Urias was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma by Seattle on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Seattle deciding to bring back outfielder Jonatan Clase to the majors, Urias will get moved down to the minor-league affiliate in Tacoma. Urias has a slash line of .152/.264/.316 with 12 RBI on the season.
May 22 2024Urias will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will stick in the lineup for the seventh time in eight games, but most of his playing time came while infielders J.P. Crawford (oblique) and Jorge Polanco (hamstring) were both out with injuries. Crawford and Polanco are both starting Wednesday, but the Mariners will have room in the lineup for Urias with the left-handed-hitting Josh Rojas hitting the bench against Yankees southpaw Nestor Cortes. Assuming both Crawford and Polanco are in the clear to handle everyday roles moving forward, Urias looks like he'll be relegated to the short side of a platoon with Rojas.
May 20 2024Urias sent 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a run-scoring double and a run in a loss to the Orioles on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias accounted for almost all of the Mariners' offense on the afternoon, plating Luke Raley and Dylan Moore with a single and double, respectively. The 26-year-old snapped an 0-for-15 skid that had encompassed his previous seven games, and his multi-hit effort was his first in a season during which he's still carrying an abysmal .162/.279/.338 slash line across 86 plate appearances.
May 6 2024Urias went 1-for-3 with two RBI from a bases-loaded walk and a run-scoring single in a win over the Astros on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both of Urias' RBI were particularly noteworthy, as he displayed some timely plate discipline with the bases jammed in the second inning and then drove in the game-tying run with an eighth-inning single that plated Dylan Moore. Urias' .738 OPS belies some of his struggles at the plate, as he's still carrying a .167 average and .286 on-base percentage; however, he's also contributed 10 RBI in 20 games, the byproduct of a .444 average in 14 plate appearances with men in scoring position.
May 5 2024Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Astros on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias gave the Mariners a bit of breathing room with a 420-foot shot to center in the fifth, extending Seattle's lead to 3-0 at the time. The offseason addition has now matched the three-homer total he mustered across 52 games in 2023 while logging time with the Brewers and Red Sox, but he's still carrying a worrisome .154 average and .267 on-base percentage. However, the lopsided slash line also includes a career-best .462 slugging percentage, as all six of Urias' hits this season have gone for extra bases (three doubles, three homers).
Apr 26 2024Urias went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in a win over the Rangers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The offseason addition made some noise from the bottom of the order, snapping a 2-2 tie via a 398-foot fifth-inning shot to left center off Andrew Heaney. Urias last left the park back on April 6, and despite the timely long ball Thursday, he's sitting on a .179 batting average and .303 OBP across 33 plate appearances. However, he's also carrying a .500 slugging percentage, thanks to the fact that all five of his hits have gone for extra bases (three doubles, two homers).
Apr 25 2024Urias (wrist) will start at third base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will make his first start since he exited the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Rockies when he was hit by a pitch on the right wrist. The Mariners faced right-handed starting pitchers in both of the ensuing two games, so Urias' absence from the lineup for those contests might have had more to do with his status as a short-side platoon player than because of the injury. Urias will face off against Rangers southpaw Andrew Heaney on Thursday.
Apr 21 2024Urias left Sunday night's matchup with the Rockies after he suffered a right wrist contusion, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was hit by sinker from Peter Lambert in the top of the second inning, exiting the contest in the bottom of the frame. Josh Rojas replaced him at third base and an update on Urias will likely be provided following the game.
Apr 14 2024Urias went 1-for-2 with an RBI double in a loss to the Cubs on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The offseason addition opened the game at third base and was able to contribute the only run of the game for the Mariners with his second-inning two-bagger that knotted the score at 1-1. His success Saturday notwithstanding, Urias is still scuffling overall with a .174 average and .296 on-base percentage; however, he also carries a .435 slugging percentage thanks to all four of his knocks to date having gone for extra bases.
Apr 4 2024Urias went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in a loss to the Guardians on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The modestly successful day at the plate, which came in Urias' third start, snapped the infielder out of a season-opening 0-for-8 slump. The 26-year-old has split time at the hot corner with Josh Rojas thus far, and perhaps Wednesday's performance will help ignite his bat after he also cooled off over the latter portion of spring training following a hot start to Cactus League play.
Mar 30 2024Urias is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has struggled in his first two starts of the season, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Josh Rojas will start at third base and bat ninth Saturday against Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford.
Mar 15 2024Urias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a Cactus League win over the Brewers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias's sixth-inning solo shot off potential Milwaukee closer Joel Payamps pushed Seattle's lead to 4-1 and served as his second homer of spring. The offseason addition has overcome some early adversity stemming from a shoulder injury, playing third base with regularity and putting together a .333 batting average with a double, a triple, the pair of round trippers and four RBI across nine exhibitions.
Mar 6 2024Urias made his spring debut on defense in the Mariners' Cactus League loss to the Rangers on Tuesday, going 0-for-1 and playing three innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' ability to play the field was an important step, considering he's been dealing with right shoulder soreness and had therefore been limited to designated hitter duties over his first three spring appearances. Now that he's been able to get on the diamond, the next step for the 26-year-old is to get his bat going -- he's gone just 1-for-6 with an RBI over his first four Cactus League contests.
Mar 5 2024Urias (shoulder) is starting at third base and batting seventh for the Mariners in Tuesday's Cactus League contest against the Rangers, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has started some games at designated hitter, but this is his first time playing the field this spring as he comes back from right shoulder soreness. The shoulder still isn't 100 percent, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, but the Mariners evidently feel it's good enough to test things out in a game. There had been some concern that Urias might not be ready in time for Opening Day, but it now would appear he should be OK if he can avoid setbacks. Urias is slated to see starts at the hot corner for the M's, perhaps sharing the position with Josh Rojas.
Mar 1 2024Urias (shoulder) will do some throwing in infield drills Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will still be somewhat limited, but it's a step forward as he works his way back from right shoulder inflammation. Urias is still serving as a designated hitter in Cactus League games -- he went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run against the White Sox in that capacity Thursday -- but he will probably require an injured list stint if he's not able to play the field by Opening Day.
Feb 28 2024Urias (shoulder) could require a stint on the injured list to begin the season, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias is currently limited to light tossing from about 70 feet as he works his way back from right shoulder inflammation, suggesting that he's probably not close to being cleared to play third base in a game. Divish also writes that Urias showed up to camp "in less-than-stellar shape" following a poor showing in the Mexican Pacific Winter League. The plan has been to platoon Urias and Josh Rojas at third base, but if Urias isn't ready, Dylan Moore and/or Sam Haggerty could be used some at the hot corner. Seattle also recently signed Brian Anderson as a non-roster invitee, a move that may or may not have been directly related to Urias' situation.
Feb 20 2024Urias has resumed workouts following a shutdown period due to right shoulder inflammation, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was diagnosed with inflammation after reporting to camp early a couple weeks ago. The good news is that testing came back negative and he has since been cleared for workouts. It's possible the Mariners will ease Urias into Cactus League play, but it does not appear this will interrupt his availability for the start of the season.
Jan 11 2024The Mariners and Urias avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5 million contract Thursday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was his second year of arbitration eligibility. Urias reportedly had been set to be non-tendered by the Red Sox, but the Mariners traded for him, and he's now in line to open the 2024 season as their starting third baseman.
Nov 22 2023Urias is currently projected as the Mariners' starting third baseman following their trade of Eugenio Suarez, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Seattle acquired Urias from Boston last week and he's now at the top of the team's depth chart at third base, although it's possible the Mariners bring someone else in at the position this offseason. Urias had a dreadful 2023, posting just a .636 OPS with three homers in 52 games while spending a chunk of the year in the minors. He looked like a solid regular a couple years ago, though, and is just 26 years of age.
Sep 22 2023The Red Sox placed Urias on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left calf strain, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' placement on the injured list is backdated to Thursday, so he'll still be eligible to return for the final game of the season Oct. 1. While Urias is out, Pablo Reyes and Ceddanne Rafaela figure to see an increase in playing time, and Enmanuel Valdez will come up from Triple-A Worcester to fill Urias' roster spot.
Sep 20 2023Urias was removed from Wednesday's game against the Rangers due to left calf tightness, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has recently been working as Boston's primary second baseman and went 1-for-3 with a strikeout before leaving Wednesday's contest. Urias will have a team day off Thursday to recover before Friday's series opener versus the White Sox.
Sep 18 2023Urias will start at second base and bat eighth Monday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will stick in the lineup for the sixth time in seven games and looks to have usurped Pablo Reyes as the Red Sox's preferred option at the keystone. The 26-year-old hasn't seemed to earn the extra playing time based on his performance, however; he's slashing just .185/.313/.259 with a 34.4 percent strikeout rate thus far in September.
Sep 5 2023Urias is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Zach Eflin) for the third time in four games, Urias looks as though he could be moving into a short-side platoon role at second base. The lefty-hitting Enmanuel Valdez will get another look at the keystone Tuesday after going 2-for-7 with a walk and two RBI between his last two starts.
Sep 3 2023Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias is on the bench for a second straight game and looks as though he may not be handed an everyday role at the keystone while the Red Sox await Pablo Reyes' (elbow) return from the 10-day injured list. Enmanuel Valdez will pick up another start at second base after going 1-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 9-5 win.
Sep 2 2023Urias is not in Saturday's lineup against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias is hitting .179 with more walks (six) than strikeouts (five) and one home run over his last 10 games. Enmanuel Valdez will start at the keystone while batting ninth.
Aug 29 2023Urias is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After reaching base in three of his five plate appearances in Monday's 13-5 loss to Houston, Urias will give way to David Hamilton at second base Tuesday. While Pablo Reyes (elbow) is on the shelf, Urias is still likely to see the bulk of the starts at the keystone.
Aug 28 2023Urias will start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Astros, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will get his third straight start, this time manning second base after filling in for Rafael Devers (wrist) in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Dodgers. Though Devers is back in the lineup Monday, Urias looks like he could operate as the Red Sox's primary option at the keystone in the short term after Pablo Reyes (elbow) was moved to the 10-day injured list. Since being acquired from the Brewers on Aug. 1 and joining Boston a few days later, Urias is slashing .213/.339/.383 with two home runs, 11 RBI and seven runs through his first 16 games with the Red Sox.
Aug 20 2023Urias started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a grand slam in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias belted his second grand slam in as many games. Thursday's granny came on his final at-bat, and Saturday's shot came on the first pitch of his first plate appearance, giving him grand slams on consecutive pitches, the first Red Sox player to achieve that feat. Since Trevor Story came off the 60-day injured list in early August, Urias has shared starts at second base with Pablo Reyes.
Aug 18 2023Urias went 2-for-3 with a grand slam in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox were getting rolled by Washington until Urias and Rafael Devers each homered as part of a six-run seventh inning. Urias, who shares second base with Pablo Reyes and slots in at the bottom of the order, is batting .250 (7-for-28) since being called up at the beginning of August.
Aug 16 2023Urias is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pablo Reyes will make his third straight start at second base as Urias rides the pine for a second consecutive game. The 26-year-old has batted just .200/.286/.240 through 29 plate appearances with Boston and is being treated as more of a utilityman than a regular.
Aug 15 2023Urias is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Washington, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has a .526 OPS in eight games since being called up by Boston on Aug. 4 and will take a seat Tuesday after starting four of the previous five contests. Pablo Reyes will man the keystone and bat eighth.
Aug 11 2023Urias is out of the lineup Friday versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pablo Reyes will start at second base and bat seventh. Urias recorded at least one hit in each of his first three games with the Red Sox but has since gone 0-for-8 with one walk and four strikeouts.
Aug 8 2023Urias is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias had made four straight starts at second base since officially joining the Red Sox on Friday, but Pablo Reyes will take a turn there Tuesday versus the Royals and right-hander Brady Singer. Urias is 4-for-14 (.286) so far with Boston.
Aug 6 2023Urias will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll pick up a third straight start at the keystone after going 3-for-7 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run in his first two games with Boston since being added to the 26-man active roster after he was acquired from the Brewers on Tuesday. Considering that the second-base spot has been a revolving door all season for Boston, manager Alex Cora may be content to give Urias a trial as the everyday option at the keystone, at least while Urias is putting together quality plate appearances.
Aug 4 2023Boston recalled Urias from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was acquired from the Brewers just before Tuesday's trade deadline and will look to start fresh with the Red Sox in what has been an injury-stunted 2023 campaign. When healthy this season, the 26-year-old former top prospect has slashed just .145/.299/.236 with one home run in 20 major-league games. Christian Arroyo was designated for assignment Friday in a corresponding roster move.
Aug 1 2023The Brewers traded Urias to the Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Bradley Blalock, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a disappointing start to the season, the Brewers optioned Urias to Triple-A Nashville at the end of June. Since then, Urias has slashed .250/.392/.447 with four homers. It's unclear whether the Red Sox plan on keeping Urias in the minors or adding him to their MLB bench down the line, but he doesn't project to offer much fantasy value either way.
Jun 29 2023Milwaukee optioned Urias to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias missed all of April and May due to a severe hamstring strain and has not been able to get it going here in June, so he'll head to the minors to face some lesser competition. Brice Turang is returning to the Brewers in a corresponding roster move.
Jun 28 2023Urias is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brian Anderson will cover third base with Blake Perkins patrolling right field. Urias went 0-for-3 in Tuesday night's loss at New York and is batting just .148/.303/.241 over 19 games (67 plate appearances) in what has been an injury-marred first half of the 2023 season.
Jun 25 2023Urias is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started the past four games and will take a seat Sunday in Cleveland after going 3-for-13 with a double, a walk, an RBI and two runs. Owen Miller will move to the hot corner while Andruw Monasterio starts at second base.
Jun 19 2023Urias is not in the starting lineup Monday against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will get a day off after he went 2-for-10 with two RBI and a run scored while starting all three games of the team's series with the Pirates. Brian Anderson will slot in at third base while Raimel Tapia draws the start in right field and bats sixth in the series opener with the Diamondbacks.
Jun 10 2023Urias will be on the bench Saturday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias returned from the 60-day injured list Monday but has so far not been asked to start more than two games in a row. He hasn't done much at the plate in four games since returning from his hamstring strain, going 1-for-13 with five strikeouts. Owen Miller starts at third base Saturday.
Jun 7 2023Urias is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will grab some rest after going 0-for-6 with three strikeouts (and a pair of walks) in his first two games since returning Monday from a severe hamstring strain. Owen Miller is at third base for the Brewers on Wednesday and Andruw Monasterio will play second.
Jun 5 2023The Brewers activated Urias (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The initial expectation was that Urias would be activated Tuesday when the Brewers began a homestand, but he has instead met up with the team in Cincinnati a day earlier for the series finale with the Reds. Urias has missed most of the season with a strained hamstring, but now that he's healthy again, he'll likely see steady time at either third base or second base.
Jun 4 2023Urias (hamstring) is expected to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game versus the Orioles, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been out for two months with a severe hamstring strain, but the infielder was able to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on May 24 and has apparently made a full recovery from the injury. The Brewers will need to make room on the 40-man roster in order to incorporate Urias, as he's currently on the 60-day injured list. Once active, Urias could settle back into a regular role at third base, but his playing time could become more infrequent when Willy Adames (concussion) likely returns from the 7-day injured list later in the week to make the Milwaukee infield more crowded.
May 30 2023Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Urias (hamstring) is likely to return early next week, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias began a minor-league rehab assignment last week and was eligible to return from the injured list ahead of Tuesday night's game in Toronto, but it sounds like the Brewers will keep him on the farm throughout their current road trip, which runs through next Monday. The 25-year-old infielder has been on the shelf since April 1 because of a severe hamstring strain.
May 24 2023Urias (hamstring) is beginning a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Nashville. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will play third base and bat second for the Nashville Sounds in his first live game since he suffered a severe left hamstring strain back on Opening Day. He seems likely to be activated from the 60-day injured list in the early portion of the Brewers' upcoming road trip, which begins May 30 and runs through June 5.
May 22 2023Urias (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday or Wednesday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been playing in some extended spring training games lately without issue and is almost ready to test things out in official rehab contests. He's been on the shelf since suffering a strained hamstring on Opening Day and isn't eligible for activation until May 31.
Apr 30 2023Urias (hamstring) progressed to running at 50 percent Sunday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old landed on the shelf April 1 after he suffered a major hamstring strain Opening Day, and he should be nearing the halfway point in his recovery process. Urias will be eligible to be reinstated from the 60-day IL on May 31, though he clearly still has significant work to do in his rehab program.
Apr 1 2023Urias was placed on the injured list Saturday with a hamstring strain which could keep him out for eight weeks, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias suffered the injury on Opening Day, and it's evidently a fairly serious one. He's been given a timetable of six-to-eight weeks, with the Brewers expecting him to fall on the latter end of that range. Mike Brosseau will take over at third base Saturday, but Brian Anderson, who starts in right field, could wind up being the primary option against righties. That would open up more at-bats for Brewers outfielders, including Joey Wiemer, who was recalled to take Urias' spot on the roster.
Mar 31 2023Urias (hamstring) could be headed to the injured list, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was removed Thursday with a left hamstring injury, and it has been reported that the Brewers will call up Joey Wiemer before Saturday's game against the Cubs. That would allow the Brewers to move Brian Anderson to third base while Wiemer would likely be the regular in right field. Should Urias be placed on the IL, he wouldn't be eligible to return until April 10, at the earliest.
Mar 30 2023Urias suffered a left hamstring injury Thursday versus the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers expect to have an update on the third baseman either Friday or Saturday, so Urias could miss Game 2 of the season-opening series on Saturday. Urias went 0-for-4 on Opening Day.
Mar 26 2023Urias (head) will start at third base and bat fifth in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias had been out of action the past two days after he experienced a bout of dizziness, but he was never diagnosed with a concussion and looks like he'll be good to go after a brief respite. Though he'll be making his first start of the spring at third base, Urias is projected to see most of his action at the keystone in 2023 after seeing five of his six Cactus League starts to date at that position.
Mar 25 2023Urias experienced dizziness before Friday's Cactus League game, but he is expected back in the lineup for Sunday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was scratched from the lineup before Friday's game, but it was just precautionary and the Brewers wanted to give him a couple of days off. It appears he'll be more than ready for the start of the season come Thursday.
Mar 20 2023Urias hit a three-run homer during Monday's 6-5 loss for Team Mexico to Team Japan in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias swatted the homer with two runners aboard off an otherwise impressive Roki Sasaki to give Mexico a 3-0 lead in the fourth. The infielder played well in the tournament with a .278/.381/.444 slash with a homer and four RBI. With Mexico now eliminated, he'll head back to Arizona. He's expected to be a regular for the Brewers during the 2023 campaign.
Jan 13 2023Urias agreed to a one-year, $4.7 million contract with the Brewers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will receive a sizable raise in his second year of arbitration eligibility after he made $2.55 million in 2022. The 25-year-old struggled during the first half last season, but he found more success after the All-Star break with a .790 OPS in 56 games.
Oct 4 2022Urias went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Tuesday's victory over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias produced two of Milwaukee's three runs Tuesday, getting to Arizona ace Zac Gallen for a couple of extra-base hits. His solo shot in the third inning, Urias' 16th on the season, put Milwaukee up 2-0, and he later smacked a double to score Jace Peterson in the fifth inning. Over his last 10 games dating back to Sept. 20, Urias is batting .382 (13-for-34) with five extra-base hits, four RBI and six runs scored.
Oct 1 2022Urias isn't starting Saturday against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has hit safely in each of his last seven games, hitting .276 with two doubles, four runs, an RBI and five strikeouts during that time. However, he'll be on the bench for a second consecutive matchup while Jace Peterson starts at the hot corner and bats seventh.
Sep 30 2022Urias isn't starting Friday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias went 3-for-8 with two doubles and two runs over the last two games and will get a breather Friday. Jace Peterson is starting at the hot corner and batting seventh.
Sep 13 2022Urias went 3-for-5 with a double in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was productive from the No. 7 spot in the order, but he wasn't directly involved in generating runs. The infielder has gone 7-for-17 (.412) over his last five games, but it appears he's lost playing time. Urias now occupies the short side of a platoon, mostly at second base with the occasional look at third. The 25-year-old owns a .229/.329/.394 slash line for the year while adding 15 home runs, 43 RBI, 48 runs scored and a stolen base through 106 contests.
Aug 30 2022Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has started regularly when healthy, but Jace Peterson appears to be the preferred option at third base at the moment, as he will man the hot corner Tuesday for the third day in a row.
Aug 29 2022Urias isn't starting Monday against the Pirates, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias is on the bench for a second consecutive matchup after he went just 1-for-8 with a double, four walks and a strikeout over his last three games. Jace Peterson is starting at the hot corner and batting seventh.
Aug 28 2022Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 2-for-11 with a double, four walks and a run while starting in each of the past four games, Urias will get a breather for the series finale with the Cubs. Jace Peterson will spell Urias at the hot corner and will bat seventh.
Aug 22 2022Urias went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Monday's 4-0 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias didn't start the contest, but he came into the game as a defensive replacement in the third inning after Mike Brosseau left with a rib cage injury. In the following frame, Urias took advantage of the opportunity by drilling a solo homer for Milwaukee's first run. The long ball ended an ice cold stretch for Urias in which he had gone 0-for-20 over his past six games.
Aug 18 2022Urias is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mike Brosseau started at third base the last four times a left-hander opened on the mound for the opponent, and he will do the same Thursday. Urias is hitting just .156 (7-for-45) in August, so a day off could do him some good.
Aug 13 2022Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias accounted for one of three hits and the only run the Brewers were able to get against Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright. This was Urias' first homer since July 27, but he has hit safely in five straight games, going 5-for-17 (.294) in that span. The infielder got his slugging percentage back over .400 for the first time since Aug. 2, and he's added a .231 batting average, 13 long balls, 39 RBI, 40 runs scored and a stolen base through 81 contests.
Aug 4 2022Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Amid a rough patch at the plate, Urias will take a seat for the day game after a night game, affording Mike Brosseau a turn at third base. Urias has gone 3-for-20 over his last five starts, with his season-long average falling to .230 as a result.
Jul 26 2022Urias went 3-for-4 with a homer, two runs scored and two RBI in a 7-6 win Tuesday over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias singled and scored in the second, hit a solo shot in the third and walked it off with a sacrifice fly in the ninth. It was his first three-hit game of the season and he has now reached base safely in 11 of his last 12 contests. In July, he has posted a .279/.354/.456 line with three homers.
Jul 17 2022Urias is out of the lineup for a second consecutive contest in Sunday's series finale in San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though manager Craig Counsell hasn't provided an update yet, Urias' absence from the lineup for the second straight day suggests he may be nursing an injury. Jace Peterson will pick up another start at third base in place of Urias, who takes a .223/.314/.384 slash line for the season into the All-Star break.
Jul 16 2022Urias isn't starting Saturday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias is getting a rare day off after he went 2-for-16 with an RBI, two walks and eight strikeouts over the last four games. Jace Peterson is taking over at the hot corner and batting sixth.
Jun 29 2022Urias went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 5-3 win against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old launched a two-run shot during Tuesday's victory and went deep again during Wednesday's contest. Urias posted a .478 OPS across his first 19 games in June, but he's gone 6-for-14 with two home runs, a double, six RBI and three runs in his past four contests.
Jun 17 2022Urias isn't starting Friday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias drew starts in the last nine games and hit .121 with a homer, four RBI, two runs, three walks and 15 strikeouts. Jace Peterson is starting at the hot corner while Keston Hiura takes over at second base Friday.
Jun 14 2022Urias (hamstring) is starting at second base and hitting cleanup Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has had a couple minor injuries recently, dealing with a thumb injury at the beginning of the month and then this hamstring issue that popped up Sunday. Urias hasn't had a multi-hit game since May 23 and is hitting .131 with three home runs over his last 17 games.
Jun 12 2022Urias left Sunday's game against the Nationals with right hamstring tightness, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' exit was reportedly precautionary, so it seems as though he'll be considered day-to-day for now. The Brewers have an off day Monday, so it's possible he returns Tuesday against the Mets without missing a start.
Jun 7 2022Urias (thumb) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old sat out the past two games after leaving Friday's contest with a jammed thumb, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's series opener. It should be Urias' final start at shortstop before shifting back to third base since Willy Adames (ankle/quadriceps) is expected to be activated from the injured list Wednesday.
Jun 5 2022Urias (thumb) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will be held out again as he struggles to grip the baseball due to a swollen thumb. The Brewers have an off day Monday, so perhaps the extra day will help him get right physically. Pablo Reyes is starting at shortstop Sunday.
Jun 4 2022Urias (thumb) isn't starting Saturday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was removed from Friday's loss to the Padres due to a swollen thumb, and he's tentatively considered day-to-day. However, he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game while Jace Peterson starts at third base with Pablo Reyes taking over at shortstop.
Jun 3 2022Urias' thumb is swollen from when he was jammed during an at-bat and it was negatively affecting his ability to grip the ball in the field, which is why he was removed from Friday's game against the Padres, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Craig Counsell said Urias has been able to deal with the issue when hitting, so he should be able to rejoin the lineup once he is able to grip the ball in the field. He is hitting .154 with two home runs over his last 10 games.
Jun 1 2022Urias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started the past 10 games at shortstop with Willy Adames (ankle) sidelined, and he'll take a seat Wednesday after posting a .575 OPS during that stretch. Mike Brosseau will man shortstop on Wednesday while Jace Peterson starts at third base.
May 30 2022Urias went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs scored in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' three-run shot off of Daniel Norris in the seventh inning ended up being the go-ahead hit. The 5-foot-9 infielder has hit five long balls with 11 RBI through 24 games on the year. He's 9-for-39 (.231) with three home runs and six runs scored over his last nine games.
May 26 2022Urias went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a 4-3 win over St. Louis on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias got Milwaukee off to a quick start, slugging a solo shot off Adam Wainwright to get the scoring started in the first inning. The long ball was the infielder's fourth this month and second in his past five games. Urias is slashing .267/.371/.440 through 89 plate appearances on the season.
May 22 2022Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will get a breather in the series finale after he started each of Milwaukee's last 11 games. Mike Brosseau will fill in at shortstop in place of Urias, who went 2-for-5 with his third home run of the season in Saturday's 5-1 win.
May 17 2022Urias went 2-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 1-0 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old matched the entire Atlanta roster by reaching base three times in the game. Urias has hit the ground running after missing the first four weeks of the season with a quad strain, batting .302 (13-for-43) in 12 games with two homers, six RBI and nine runs.
May 11 2022Urias went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fourth-inning blast off Hunter Greene got the Brewers on the board. Urias has quickly made up for lost time after missing almost the entire first month of the season, batting .333 (8-for-24) through seven games with two homers, three RBI, seven runs and an impressive 6:6 BB:K.
May 8 2022Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was activated from the injured list Tuesday and started the past five games, and he'll head to the bench after going 6-for-17 with a home run, four walks, two RBI and five runs during that span. Jace Peterson will start at the hot corner in his place Sunday.
May 5 2022Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts during Thursday's 10-5 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias got Milwaukee on the board with a solo blast in the bottom of the first, but he failed to put the ball in play during his final three at-bats. Over his first three games of the season, Urias has logged four hits, four runs scored, three walks and two RBI.
May 3 2022Urias (quadriceps) went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias, who was making his 2022 debut after missing the start of the season with a quad injury, scored on a Willy Adames homer in the third inning and later drove in a run on a single. He was also caught stealing -- a bit of a bummer, but it's nice to see he's feeling spry enough to run. Urias was batting out of the nine hole in his first game off the injured list.
May 2 2022The Brewers reinstated Urias (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milwaukee designated reliever Jose Urena for assignment to clear room on the active roster for Urias, who is expected to make his season debut in Tuesday's series opener with the Reds. After suffering the left quad injury in a March 19 Cactus League game, Urias was slow to resume baseball activities, but the Brewers appear confident in his health after he recently wrapped up a seven-game rehab assignment at Double-A Biloxi. Urias wasn't especially productive at Biloxi with a .148/.258/.185 slash line across 31 plate appearances, but he's expected to immediately reclaim everyday duties at third base. Milwaukee had been running a platoon of Jace Peterson and Mike Brosseau at the position for the first three-plus weeks of the season.
May 1 2022Urias (quadriceps) served as a designated hitter and went 0-for-3 while reaching base on a hit by pitch during his rehab game Sunday with Double-A Biloxi. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has now appeared in seven games at Biloxi, recording only four hits but reaching base eight times in total across 31 plate appearances. He's also seen plenty of time in the field during the rehab assignment, so unless he experienced some sort of setback in his recovery from the left quad injury Sunday, he should return from the 10-day injured list and make his season debut for the Brewers on Tuesday against the Reds. Once activated, Urias should take on a full-time role at third base, where Jace Peterson and Mike Brosseau had been working in a platoon capacity through the first three-plus weeks of the season.
Apr 22 2022Urias (quadriceps) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Biloxi on Saturday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias appeared in an extended spring game in Arizona on Thursday, and he's been cleared to play in minor-league games this weekend. While the Brewers haven't indicated how many rehab appearances Urias will make, it's possible that he'll join the major-league club sometime next week.
Apr 19 2022Urias (quadriceps) recently dealt with some discomfort but is still scheduled to play in an extended spring training game Thursday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' recovery from the quadriceps injury has been slow, so the recent discomfort is a worrying sign even if it won't affect his current progress. If all goes well Thursday the 24-year-old could begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend.
Apr 14 2022Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns said Urias (quadriceps) is unlikely to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, though the 24-year-old could get "controlled at-bats" at the team's spring training facility in Arizona, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stearns added that Urias remains in the ballpark of the initial recovery timeline since he was placed on the 10-day injured list April 7, though the Brewers haven't specifically provided a target date for his return. Urias has been able to perform baseball activities in Arizona, so if he's able to get some at-bats against live pitching within the next few days, he could be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment at some point next week. Jace Peterson and Mike Brosseau will continue to work in a platoon at third base for the big club while Urias is sidelined.
Apr 12 2022Manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Urias' (quadriceps) continues to progress slowly in his recovery and could receive at-bats in extended spring training games later this week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' recovery progress has been slow since suffering the quadriceps injury in mid-March, but he's avoided setbacks to this point and could begin a rehab assignment as early as next week. The 24-year-old is expected to serve as Milwaukee's primary third baseman this season, with Jace Peterson and Mike Brosseau operating in a platoon in his absence.
Apr 7 2022Urias (quadriceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' recovery process was going slowly late in camp, and the 24-year-old's placement on the injured list was expected. It's not yet clear whether Urias will be forced to miss more than the minimum of 10 days to begin the year, but Jace Peterson is in line to serve in the strong side of a platoon at third base in his absence, with Mike Brosseau available against lefties.
Mar 31 2022Urias (quadriceps) said Thursday that his recovery process is going slowly, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers have already indicated that Urias will begin the regular season on the injured list, and it's possible that he'll need to spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the shelf. The infielder is running at about 50 percent intensity and doesn't yet feel confident pushing it further. Jace Peterson will likely serve as the primary third baseman to begin the season, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Brewers exercise caution in Urias' recovery to prevent a more significant injury.
Mar 28 2022Urias (quadriceps) will open the season on the injured list, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias injured his left quadriceps while running the bases in mid-March. He ran on the field Saturday -- one week after he suffered the injury -- and he's expected to resume swinging and playing catch soon. If he continues progressing without setbacks, he'll have the chance to avoid a long absence, but he'll miss at least a bit of time to start the year. Jace Peterson has the inside track on a temporary starting role at third base in his absence.
Mar 20 2022Urias (quadriceps) will be shut down for two weeks and isn't expected to be available for Opening Day, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Craig Counsell didn't officially rule out Urias for Opening Day, but with less than three weeks before the April 7 opener against the Cubs, it's difficult seeing the 24-year-old being ready to play if he's down the next two weeks. The specifics of the quad injury remain unclear, and Urias still has to undergo more testing. Jace Peterson would likely benefit from Urias' absence at third base, and it would also leave Milwaukee short on depth at shortstop behind starter Willy Adames.
Mar 19 2022Urias will undergo tests on his left quad after exiting Saturday's game against the Rangers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias suffered the injury while running the bases and left with a team trainer. The severity of the injury should become clear once the results of his tests are known. If he's forced to hit the injured list, Jace Peterson could see extra at-bats in the Brewers' infield early in the season.
Sep 30 2021Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias got the Brewers on the board by taking J.A. Happ deep with a 381-foot shot in the third inning. Although he's been somewhat quieter at the plate recently, the long ball was his second of the week and his 23rd of the year. Overall, the 24-year-old is batting .248/.344/.447.
Sep 29 2021Urias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will head to the bench after he went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 loss. Though he filled in at shortstop Tuesday while Willy Adames nursed a quadriceps injury, Urias is expected to see most of his reps at third base during the rest of the season while Eduardo Escboar serves as the primary replacement at first base for Rowdy Tellez (kneecap).
Sep 21 2021Urias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias went deep of Jon Lester in the second inning for his 21st home run of the year. Urias has been used to an everyday role over the last two weeks with Willy Adames on the injured list, however, with Adames now officially reinstated, Urias may be the odd man out on playing time in the infield with Kolten Wong manning second base, Adames at shortstop and Eduardo Escobar at the hot corner. The 24-year-old Urias will certainly be given opportunities to hit and is now slashing .249/.342/.445 with 21 homers, 70 RBI, 73 runs scored, five steals and 57:107 BB:K over 531 plate appearances.
Sep 18 2021Urias went 2-for-3 with a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias grounded out his first time up and then reached in the fourth, fifth and eighth inning as the Brewers came back from down 4-0 to win. Friday was Urias' second three-RBI performance over his last six games and his third multi-RBI game this month. He continues to improve at the plate and is slashing .250/.340/.442 with 46 extra-base hits, 68 RBI, 72 runs scored, five steals and 55:107 BB:K over 519 plate appearances.
Sep 10 2021Urias went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Friday's 10-3 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old committed two errors in the first inning, which contributed to Cleveland taking an early lead. Urias made up for it with his fourth-inning go-ahead blast, and he scored again on a Lorenzo Cain grand slam in the fifth. Through his last 11 games, Urias is 13-for-39 (.333) with three long balls, three doubles, seven RBI and seven runs scored. The infielder's surge has lifted his season slash line to .251/.340/.452 with 20 homers, 64 RBI, 70 runs scored and five stolen bases in 499 plate appearances.
Sep 4 2021Urias went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias led off the game and hit a solo home run off Kwang Hyun Kim in the first inning. He added a single in the second, driving in Luke Maile. The 24-year-old is slashing .252/.338/.451 with 19 home runs, 62 RBI, 67 runs and five stolen bases in 477 plate appearances.
Aug 31 2021Urias is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old started the past 11 games -- the last six of which came at shortstop -- and will head to the bench Tuesday with Willy Adames (quadriceps) returning to action. Urias should see most of his playing time at third base until Eduardo Escobar (hamstring) returns from the injured list, though Jace Peterson is starting at the hot corner Tuesday.
Aug 30 2021Urias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias opened up the scoring for the Brewers with a solo home run to left in the second inning. It was his second homer over his last four games and he's managed a hit in nine of his last 12 games. Urias is slashing .244/.334/.440 with 18 long balls, 58 RBI, 64 runs scored, five steals and 48:94 BB:K over 456 plate appearances and figures to hold a near everyday role for at least the next week while Eduardo Escobar (hamstring) remains out.
Aug 25 2021Urias will start at shortstop and bat sixth Wednesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll be filling in at shortstop while Willy Adames (quadriceps) is day-to-day, Urias should have a line on a regular role at third base after Eduardo Escobar was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right hamstring injury that will likely keep him on the shelf for approximately two weeks. Urias picked up a start at the hot corner in Tuesday's 7-4 win and went 1-for-4 with a single, extending his hitting streak to five games.
Aug 13 2021Urias went 5-for-6 with two home runs, three doubles, five RBI and five runs scored in Thursday's win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Several Brewers made a huge impact offensively during Thursday's win, but none matched Urias' output. All five of his hits went for extra bases, and as if that wasn't enough, he was directly involved in 10 of the team's 17 runs as part of one of the best individual offensive displays of the entire MLB season. The shortstop extended his hitting streak to five games as well and is hitting an impressive .440 with a 1.422 OPS through 25 at-bats this month. Even though those numbers are unsustainable in the long run, there's no question he's been one of the hottest bats in the National League over the past few weeks.
Aug 7 2021Urias provided a two-run, pinch-hit home run in Saturday's loss to San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was summoned from the bench in the 10th inning and took Jarlin Garcia deep to center field to pull the Brewers to within 5-4. It was the 14th homer of the season for Urias, who's been converted to more of a utility role following the trade-deadline acquisition of Eduardo Escobar. Saturday's homer was Urias' first since July 16 and snapped a 4-for-35 (.114) skid that had spanned his previous 14 games.
Aug 2 2021Urias is out of the lineup Monday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The acquisition of Eduardo Escobar ahead of the trade deadline makes it a crowded infield in Milwaukee, and Urias was always likely to be the odd man out with Willy Adames and Kolton Wong providing top-level offense and defense up the middle. Urias should still see regular playing time as a utility infielder given his solid .236/.334/.414 slash line, but his time as the Brewers' everyday starter at third base has come to an end as long as the rest of the infield stays healthy.
Jul 25 2021Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jace Peterson will pick up a start at third base while Urias sits for the first time since the All-Star break. Through the Brewers' first seven games of the second half, Urias has gone 6-for-25 (.240 average) with a home run, two doubles, seven runs, three RBI and a 6:4 BB:K.
Jul 17 2021Urias went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 11-6 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Josh Osich deep in the eighth inning as the Brewers pulled away. Urias finally appears to be making good on his prospect pedigree -- over the last month, the 24-year-old is slashing .283/.349/.515 through 24 games with six of his 13 homers on the season.
Jul 8 2021Urias went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 5-3 win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old hasn't been a huge threat for stolen bases, but he's now 4-for-4 on the basepaths this year. Urias has added 12 home runs, 42 RBI, 41 runs scored and a .243/.332/.431 slash line while often serving as Milwaukee's leadoff hitter lately.
Jul 7 2021Urias went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 4-3 loss to the Mets in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias took Mets ace Jacob deGrom deep to lead off the first inning. The 24-year-old infielder had gone just 1-for-19 in his previous four games, so it was good to see him end the skid. Urias has 11 homers, 40 RBI, 39 runs scored and three stolen bases through 81 contests.
Jul 1 2021Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will get a well-deserved breather Thursday after he ignited the Brewers with a 4-for-5 afternoon in the team's thrilling 15-7 win over the Cubs on Wednesday. Kolten Wong (calf) will check back into the lineup after a four-game absence, so Urias should drop in the order after he filled in at the leadoff spot while Wong was out.
Jun 30 2021Urias went 4-for-5 with a pair of home runs, four RBI and three runs scored Wednesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias destroyed Chicago pitching out of the leadoff spot, blasting a two-run homer in the first inning and a solo shot in the sixth. He also added a double and single for his first four-hit performance of the season. After showing very little offensively in his first three big-league seasons, Urias has broken out in 2021 with a .247/.338/.433 slash line to go with 10 home runs and 39 RBI. He's also swiped three bases in three attempts. Urias racked up an .875 OPS across 102 at-bats during the month of June.
Jun 29 2021Urias went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs in Monday's victory over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias entered the contest with a 10-game hitting streak, and he wasted no time extending that to 11 with a single in his first at-bat. Urias led off Monday with Kolten Wong (calf) down, but he will be bumped down the order a bit when Wong returns to action. Nevertheless, expect him to remain a regular in the lineup, as he has started all but one game in June.
Jun 22 2021Urias went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias made his presence felt in the top of the sixth inning with a two-run single that scored both Avisail Garcia and Omar Narvaez, and now he has 32 RBI on the season -- the second-best mark on the team behind Avisail Garcia's 41. Urias also extended his hitting streak to six games and owns three multi-hit games in that span.
Jun 20 2021Urias will start at third base and bat seventh Sunday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias led off and scored three runs in Saturday's 6-5 win, but he'll move down in the batting order with Kolten Wong back in the lineup after a one-game respite. Now that Wong has overcome the oblique injury that sidelined him for two weeks, Urias will likely find himself in the bottom third of the batting order on a more frequent basis.
Jun 18 2021Urias went 2-for-2 with a solo homer, a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias put Milwaukee on the board with a solo shot in the third inning, his eighth long ball of the year. He reached base in each of his four plate appearances and later recorded his third steal of the season after he was hit by a pitch. The 24-year-old infielder is sporting a .755 OPS with 20 extra-base hits and 30 RBI through 234 plate appearances.
Jun 17 2021Urias went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Thursday's 7-3 loss to Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias accounted for two of Milwaukee's three hits in the contest, and he cleared the bases with a three-run double in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old was in a 0-for-10 rut entering Thursday's game. He's posted a lackluster .223/.326/.396 slash line with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 25 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases across 230 plate appearances this year. With Kolten Wong (oblique) expected to return from the injured list Friday, Urias will likely serve as Milwaukee's full-time third baseman going forward.
Jun 13 2021Urias went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias scored the game's first run on Daniel Vogelbach's first-inning double. He later knocked an RBI triple and came around to score again in the sixth. The 24-year-old infielder is slashing .231/.330/.412 with 18 extra-base hits and 25 runs scored this season.
Jun 12 2021Urias is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been hot at the plate over his last 11 games, hitting .308/.413/.538. He'll get a rest Saturday, with Daniel Robertson starting at second base and Pablo Reyes starting at third.
Jun 10 2021Urias will start at third base and bat leadoff Thursday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will draw a sixth consecutive start out of the leadoff spot, and he'll likely remain entrenched atop the order for the foreseeable future with Kolten Wong (oblique) not expected to return from the injured list until late June. Since moving into the table-setting role, Urias has reached base at a .364 clip.
Jun 4 2021Manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Urias will serve as the primary second baseman while Kolten Wong recovers from his oblique strain, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias is starting at second base and batting leadoff Friday against Arizona, though Counsell noted that he won't necessarily hit atop the order going forward. Nonetheless, the infielder figures to get most of the reps at the keystone until Wong returns from the injured list, which figures to be sometime in late-June at the earliest.
Jun 3 2021Urias went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Thursday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was not in the starting lineup, but he was forced into action after Kolten Wong suffered an oblique injury. He took advantage of the opportunity by cranking a home run in his first plate appearance of the game. He now has seven long balls on the season, including one in each of his last two appearances. If Wong is sidelined for any further amount of game action, Urias is likely to get see more regular playing time.
Jun 2 2021Urias went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-7 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The ball was flying at American Family Field as the two teams combined for nine homers, and Urias got in on the fun with a ninth-inning blast off Gregory Soto, his sixth home run of the year. The infielder has five hits and four RBI in his last three games, and with Travis Shaw mired in a 4-for-40 slump, Urias has become more than just a platoon option against lefties at third base for the Brewers.
May 22 2021Urias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His third-inning blast off Sonny Gray got the Brewers on the board. The 23-year-old got the start at second base with Kolten Wong (right arm) sidelined, but the addition of Willy Adames to the Milwaukee lineup will relegate Urias to the bench when everyone is healthy. On the season, he's hitting just .211 with five homers and 20 RBI through 41 games.
May 21 2021Urias is expected to fill a utility role going forward after the Brewers acquired Willy Adames in a trade with the Rays on Friday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been a regular starter at shortstop this season but has once again failed to make an impression at the plate. The infielder is just 23 years old and had a fair amount of prospect pedigree, but he's yet to produce an OPS of even .700 in any of his four big-league seasons thus far. His .676 mark this season actually represents a career high but is far from good enough to justify everyday at-bats.
May 19 2021Urias isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will take a seat after going hitless with four errors over his past two games. Pablo Reyes will take over at shortstop, batting ninth in the series finale.
May 14 2021Urias went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Friday's 6-3 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias opened the game's scoring with an RBI single in the second inning. He then knocked a solo homer in the ninth to cut Atlanta's lead to 6-2, tying the career-high four homers he hit in 2019. The 23-year-old infielder is sporting a .691 OPS with 17 RBI.
May 5 2021Urias isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will get a breather after he struck out five times across the last two games. Pablo Reyes will start at shortstop and bat seventh.
May 1 2021Urias went 2-for-3 with a solo shot and two runs batted in during Saturday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old hit a solo shot off Dustin May in the second inning and knocked in Keston Hiura in the tenth inning. Urias continues to improve as he is slashing .227/.358/.424.
Apr 25 2021Urias is not in the starting lineup for the team's series finale Sunday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was held out of two games earlier in the week with calf tightness, though returned to the lineup for the first two contests of the team's weekend series. There's no indication his current absence is due to injury. David Robertson will take over at shortstop and hit eighth.
Apr 23 2021Urias (calf) is starting at shortstop and batting eighth Friday against the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old missed the past two games with right calf cramps after exiting Monday's contest in San Diego, but he'll rejoin the starting nine after Thursday's scheduled off day. Urias is 5-for-13 with two homers, two doubles, six walks, eight RBI and four runs over his past six games.
Apr 21 2021Urias (calf) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias left Monday's game due to a right calf cramp, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game as a result. He'll also be able to heal during Thursday's scheduled off day. Daniel Robertson will take over at shortstop Wednesday, batting seventh.
Apr 20 2021Urias (calf) will sit Tuesday against the Padres, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias exited Monday's game due to calf cramps, and the issue is evidently serious enough for him to sit for at least one more game. The Brewers have an off day Thursday, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see Urias sit Wednesday as well in order to get three straight days to heal. Daniel Robertson will play shortstop in his absence.
Apr 19 2021Urias left Monday's game against the Padres due to a right calf cramp. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias belted a solo home run to tie the game at one in the third inning, but he left the contest almost immediately after. The team later identified the injury as a cramp, which is a positive development for Milwaukee. Urias will be considered day-to-day until further notice.
Apr 18 2021Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' move to the bench comes one day after he tied a franchise record by committing three errors in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Pirates. Despite the poor showing in the field, Urias still appears to be entrenched as the Brewers' everyday shortstop. He's not offering much from a fantasy perspective with a .154 average, one home run and one stolen base through 14 games, but Urias has been more valuable in real life terms thanks to an elite 23.5 percent walk rate.
Apr 13 2021Urias went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run and three walks Tuesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias provided the Brewers only offense for the day, smacking a two-run home run against Alec Mills in the second inning. Though he has only four hits in 30 at-bats this season, Urias has reached base at a .333 clip thanks to a 23.1 percent walk rate. Urias has also collected an extra-base hit in consecutive games and should have ample playing time to get his bat going more consistently.
Apr 12 2021Urias isn't starting Monday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias went 0-for-13 with a run, one stolen base, four walks and four strikeouts in his last four games. Daniel Robertson will take over at shortstop for Monday's series opener, batting eighth.
Apr 3 2021Urias will not start Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias, Travis Shaw and Orlando Arcia are expected to share starts on the left side of the Brewers' infield this season, with Shaw handling third, Urias handling short and Arcia filling in frequently for both players. Shaw has found himself in the lineup for both of the team's first two games, while Urias got the nod at shortstop on Opening Day before sitting in favor of Arcia on Saturday. It will take a bit more time to figure out exactly what the playing-time breakdown looks like among the trio.
Mar 25 2021Urias has gone 6-for-16 (.375) with a home run, three doubles, three RBI and a 5:2 BB:K over his last seven spring games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias missed time earlier in March with a hamstring injury, but he has been locked in since returning to action. His hit tool earned him a prominent spot on prospect lists in recent years, so his recent stretch should not come as a major surprise. Urias is set to play a key role for the Brewers on the left side of the infield this year.
Mar 14 2021Urias (hamstring) is in the lineup at shortstop for Sunday's spring game against the Mariners, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old has been sidelined since March 5 with with a left hamstring strain, but he'll make a relatively quick return from the minor issue. Urias has the chance for significant playing time between shortstop and third base this season, but he'll likely need to produce better than the .635 OPS he has through his first 124 big-league games to continue seeing those opportunities all year.
Mar 13 2021Urias (hamstring) will play Sunday against the Mariners, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been out for just over a week after tweaking his hamstring, but the issue never appeared to be a particularly serious one. He has the opportunity to carve out a substantial role at third base or shortstop this season, but he'll have to look considerably better than he has thus far at the big-league level if he's to interest fantasy players. He's just 23 years old and was once a highly-rated prospect, but his .226/.315/.320 line through his first 124 major-league games hasn't come close to demonstrating that potential.
Mar 10 2021Manager Craig Counsell suggested Wednesday that Urias (hamstring) could rejoin the Brewers' Cactus League lineup this weekend, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been held out of action since straining his left hamstring last weekend, but he took a significant step forward during his workout Tuesday. According to Counsell, Urias took batting practice and ran under the supervision of trainers, reporting no setbacks with his hamstring during either activity. Once cleared to play again, the 23-year-old will resume competing with Orlando Arcia for the Brewers' Opening Day shortstop job.
Mar 6 2021Urias's hamstring strain is considered very minor, and he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday against the Giants, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias left Friday's game against Colorado with the issue, but it was considered precautionary at the time. Manager Craig Counsell reiterated that it wasn't a serious issue Saturday, so his preparation for Opening Day shouldn't be noticeably set back.
Mar 5 2021Urias was removed from Friday's spring game against the Rockies as a precaution due to left hamstring discomfort. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old appeared to tweak his hamstring running out a groundout during the third inning, and the Brewers aren't taking any chances by leaving him in the game. Urias received the start at shortstop and went 0-for-2 while also committing a throwing error before exiting the contest. He should be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Feb 24 2021Manager Craig Counsell said Monday that the Brewers will give Urias a chance to compete for the starting shortstop job during spring training, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Brewers added two-time Gold Glove winner Kolten Wong earlier in the offseason to handle everyday duties at second base, Urias will turn his focus to earning a role on the left side of the infield. Orlando Arcia was the Brewers' primary starter at shortstop in 2020, and though he finished with a career-best .733 OPS, he's hardly entrenched at the position. To that end, Counsell noted Wednesday that Arcia will also see a "substantial amount" of use at third base this spring, per Haudricourt, as the Brewers look to keep both Urias and Arcia prepared to fill a utility role in the event non-roster invitee Travis Shaw emerges as the Opening Day starter at the hot corner. Urias will likely need a good spring to earn a regular starting job ahead of Arcia and/or Shaw, as he posted an underwhelming .239/.308/.294 slash line over 120 plate appearances in 2020 while missing time due to wrist surgery and a positive COVID-19 test.
Sep 22 2020Urias sits for the third straight game Tuesday in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There haven't been reports that Urias is injured, but it's no big surprise to see him benched. He's gone 1-for-20 at the plate in his last 10 games and is hitting just .240/.313/.298 on the season. Eric Sogard gets the nod at third base.
Sep 21 2020Urias isn't in Monday's lineup against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will remain on the bench for a second consecutive game after going 1-for-20 with two walks and nine strikeouts over the last 10 games. Jedd Gyorko will shift to third base with Daniel Vogelbach starting at first.
Sep 16 2020Urias is not in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias sits for the second game in a row, though he could return to the lineup for the nightcap. Jace Peterson remains the starter at third base for the afternoon contest.
Sep 15 2020Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias sits after going 0-for-11 with five strikeouts over his last five games. Jace Peterson takes over at third base.
Sep 13 2020Urias is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started the past eight games but will take a seat Sunday after going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts through the first two games of the series. Eric Sogard will start at third base and bat eighth in the series finale.
Sep 9 2020Urias went 3-for-6 with two doubles, two runs, five RBI and a caught stealing during Wednesday's 19-0 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old was without an extra-base hit in his previous 31 at-bats, but he broke out with two doubles as the Brewers pounded the Tigers on Wednesday. Urias has a .286/.355/.357 slash line with four doubles, a triple, 10 runs, 11 RBI and two stolen bases in 25 games this season.
Sep 2 2020Urias went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias got aboard with a single in the seventh inning and stole second base after Eric Sogard hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded. It was the second steal of the year for Urias. He's added five RBI and six runs scored while slashing .266/.338/.328 across 71 plate appearances.
Sep 1 2020Urias isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has gone 1-for-13 with one RBI, one run and eight strikeouts over the past three games, and he'll get a breather Tuesday. Keston Hiura will take his place at second base.
Aug 28 2020Urias will hit leadoff in Friday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has not higher than seventh since making his season debut Aug. 10, but he will get a chance to head up the batting order Friday. Urias has slowed some since getting off to a hot start, but he has done a good job getting on base, posting a .362 OBP over 14 games.
Aug 27 2020Urias is not starting Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jace Peterson is starting at the keystone in place of Urias in this one. In 12 games since returning from the IL, Urias is slashing .268/.333/.341 with four RBI and four runs scored.
Aug 25 2020Urias is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has cooled off a bit after notching back-to-back three-hit games in the middle of the month. Urias is now 2-for-22 with seven strikeouts over his last six games. Keston Hiura will start at second base while Christian Yelich starts at designated hitter and Jace Peterson gets his first start in left field.
Aug 23 2020Urias will start at third base and will bat seventh Sunday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias doesn't have a permanent starting role at any one position, but he looks to have secured a full-time job for the time being. He'll be in the lineup for the eighth time in nine games Sunday, with three starts coming at the hot corner, three coming at the keystone and two coming at shortstop. The 23-year-old is slashing .294/.351/.353 since being activated from the COVID-19 injured list Aug. 10.
Aug 17 2020Urias went 3-for-4 with a triple and two runs in Sunday's victory over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias picked up a season-high three hits in Saturday's contest and matched that number a day later, raising his batting average on the season to .474 (9-for-19). Urias has not claimed an everyday role just yet, but he has started five of the seven games he has appeared in since making his season debut Aug. 10, and the Brewers will surely keep looking for ways to get his bat in the lineup.
Aug 15 2020Urias went 3-for-4 with two RBI on Saturday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias draw the start at second base, with Keston Hiura shifting to designated hitter. He came through with a couple infield hits, driving runners in on each occasion. He now has multiple knocks in two of his last three starts and is hitting .400/..438/.400 through 16 plate appearances to go along with one run scored and four RBI.
Aug 10 2020Urias will bat seventh and play second base in his season debut Monday against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will take more than one game to figure out just how frequently Urias will be in the lineup for his new team, but the fact that he's starting immediately upon being activated from the COVID-19 injured list is undoubtedly a good sign. He'll push regular second baseman Keston Hiura to the designated hitter spot, an arrangement the Brewers could potentially use quite frequently until Ryan Braun (finger) returns from the injured list.
Aug 6 2020Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Urias (COVID-19) is getting close to a return from the injured list, but the infielder is likely about a week away from rejoining the big club, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Counsell noted that position players like Urias require about three weeks of training to get ready for game action, and the 23-year-old has been working out at the team's alternate site in Appleton for about two weeks after he was withheld from all of summer camp following a positive COVID-19 test. Though Urias is healthy again and has nearly completed his hitting progression, he won't necessarily be a lock to join the big club as a utility man once he's deemed ready to go. Milwaukee currently has Brock Holt, Jedd Gyorko, Mark Mathias and Eric Sogard as players on the 28-man roster who are capable of playing all over the infield.
Jul 25 2020Urias (illness) has been cleared to work out at the Brewers' alternate training site, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias missed the entirety of summer camp after testing positive for COVID-19, but he'll now be able to work toward building up to game readiness. Manager Craig Counsell said Saturday that Urias is a "full go" but also said that it will still take some time before he's ready to return to regular-season action. After being acquired by the Padres via trade in November, Urias should compete with Brock Holt for the top utility infield job when he's healthy.
Jul 22 2020General manager David Stearns said Urias (illness) will need 2-to-3 weeks to get up to speed once he's cleared all health protocols, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias missed all of summer camp after testing positive for COVID-19 at the beginning of July, and he'll need a couple of weeks to make up for lost time once he's cleared to return to workouts. As such, he doesn't seem likely to join the Brewers until at least mid-August. With Keston Hiura (arm) and Orlando Arcia expected to start up the middle for Milwaukee, Urias will likely have to fight Brock Holt for the top utility infield job once he's healthy.
Jul 21 2020The Brewers plan to assign Urias (illness) to their alternate training site in Appleton to begin the season, freelance baseball writer Robert Murray reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias never reported to summer camp after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this month and is still waiting to clear all health-related protocols, even though he's said to be asymptomatic. Once Urias is cleared to head to Appleton, he likely won't take long to ramp up and could be activated from the COVID-19 injured list in short order. The Brewers appear content to proceed with Keston Hiura and Orlando Arcia as their primary options at second base and shortstop, respectively, so Urias will likely have to fight Brock Holt for the top utility infield job once he's reinstated from the IL.
Jul 11 2020Urias (illness) hit the injured list for undisclosed reasons Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Teams have been hesitant to share details when similar transactions are coronavirus-related, but given that Urias was known to have tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the month, it's quite likely that's the reason for this move. Urias was brought over in a trade with the Padres over the winter, presumably to compete for the shortstop job, but his absence could prevent him from being ready for game action by Opening Day.
Jul 6 2020Manager Craig Counsell revealed Monday that Urias tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the start of the Brewers' summer camp last week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Counsell also noted that pitcher Angel Perdomo tested positive prior to intake after both Perdomo and Urias consented to their test results being made public. According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Urias is currently asymptomatic, but he'll still be required to complete a quarantine period and receive two negative COVID-19 test results before he's allowed to rejoin the Brewers for workouts. Urias had already missed a good chunk of spring training with a wrist injury, so his absence early on in summer camp could hurt his case for capturing a meaningful role with Milwaukee right away when the season begins in late July.
Mar 13 2020Urias (wrist) did not make his spring debut Thursday as anticipated with both split-squad games on the Brewers' schedule being rained out. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was set to see his first action of the spring after recovering from wrist surgery, but due to the weather and now with spring training being suspended altogether, he will have to wait some time to make his first appearance with his new club.
Mar 11 2020Manager Craig Counsell said Urias (wrist) will make his Cactus League debut in Thursday's split-squad game against the Diamondbacks, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old was cleared to face live hitting last weekend, and he'll make his return to game action Thursday after recovering from left wrist surgery in late January. Urias' availability for Opening Day has been in doubt since receiving an eight-week recovery timeline, but he's progressed well and is on track to be ready for the March 26 matchup with the Cubs.
Mar 8 2020Urias (wrist) began facing live pitching Sunday and is hoping to start Cactus League games within the week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A return to game action this week would provide Urias a promising chance of being ready for Opening Day, which appeared somewhat unlikely after he underwent surgery on his left wrist in late January. The 22-year-old seemed poised to begin the season as the Brewers' starting shortstop, but an impressive spring training from Orlando Arcia could result in split at-bats between them early on. Regardless, Urias is progressing well in his recovery and should be able to avoid starting the season on the injured list if he can make a few appearances in spring games.
Mar 5 2020Urias (wrist) has another checkup with a hand surgeon Friday, and he could be cleared to hit live pitching and appear in Cactus League games as soon as next week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took swings against the pitching machine for the first time Wednesday and is still aiming to be ready for Opening Day. Orlando Arcia is having a great start to spring training, so even if Urias is ready for the start of the season, he may not get everyday at-bats right out of the gate. Nonetheless, he seems to be making good progress in his recovery from left wrist surgery in late January.
Mar 1 2020Urias (wrist) will resume hitting on the field Tuesday, Sophia Minnaert of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old has been participating in normal defensive work, but a return to hitting will be a significant step as he continues his recovery from left wrist surgery. Urias remains optimistic about being ready for Opening Day, but the eight-week recovery window provided in late January leaves minimal room for setbacks.
Feb 22 2020Urias (wrist) was cleared to resume some baseball activity Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias underwent surgery on his left wrist in late January that carries an eight-week recovery timeline, but he was able to begin some activity Saturday. It's still unclear whether the 22-year-old will be able to open the season on the active roster, but Saturday's update could be a step in the right direction.
Feb 12 2020Urias's cast on his wrist was removed Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was given an eight-week recovery timeline when he underwent wrist surgery in late January, a time period which will end just days before Opening Day. It's quite a tight timetable, but the infielder remains optimistic about his chances of opening the season on the active roster.
Jan 28 2020Urias is expected to be sidelined about eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his left wrist Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old sustained a fractured hamate bone towards the end of the winter season in Mexico and is now in danger of missing Opening Day. An eight-week recovery would have Urias returning to the field in late March, leaving him questionable for the March 26 opener versus the Cubs. Urias was set to compete for the starting job at shortstop in spring training after being acquired from the Padres in November, but Orlando Arcia now figures to enter the season as the likely starter.
Jan 25 2020Urias is being evaluated for a wrist injury sustained at the end of the winter season in Mexico, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias developed soreness at the end of the winter season, and he'll return to the United States in order to have the injury evaluated, although the exact nature and severity of the injury are unclear. The 22-year-old was traded from the Padres to the Brewers in November and figures to be the team's shortstop on Opening Day if he is healthy.
Nov 27 2019Urias was traded from the Padres to the Brewers along with Eric Lauer in exchange for Trent Grisham and Zach Davies, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres had been rumored to be shopping Urias, whom the Brewers have long coveted, and Milwaukee had a crowded outfield, so they lined up as trade partners. Orlando Arcia's bat is well below average at shortstop and Keston Hiura is a very poor defender at second base, so Urias' ability to play both middle-infield spots will come in handy. Hiura obviously won't lose out on playing time, but giving him occassional starts at first base, where his throwing arm wouldn't be as big of a liability, might make sense. Urias figures to be the Opening Day shortstop, and the Brewers may even non-tender Arcia. The former has a potentially plus (or better) hit tool, but it has not yet translated consistently against big-league pitching. However, he is still just 22 years old, and while he hit .223 last year, he got on base at a .329 clip. It is a home park upgrade for Urias and he goes to an organization that is less likely to mess with his playing time, so this results in a bump in his fantasy value.
Sep 28 2019Urias went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI single in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias knocked a solo home run off Robbie Ray in the fourth inning, and then added the run-scoring single in the sixth. The shortstop is up to four homers, 24 RBI and 27 runs scored in 70 games this year while producing a .226/.331/.330 slash line.
Sep 18 2019Urias is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias is hitting a robust .326 in September, but he will get a day off after going 0-for-6 with five strikeouts over his last two games. Seth Mejias-Brean will get the start at shortstop in Urias' place.
Sep 16 2019Urias went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a double in a loss to Colorado on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias crushed a 441-foot shot to center field in the second inning to plate the Padres' first run. The rookie has found his groove at the plate over the last nine games, batting .400 (14-for-35) with four walks and six RBI.The hot streak has pushed Urias' average over .220 for the first time this season, and his current slash line sits at .223/.337/.326 in 205 plate appearances.
Sep 11 2019Urias went 3-for-5 with an RBI and scored twice in a victory over the Cubs on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias got the Padres on the board with an RBI single in the second inning and crossed the plate with the winning run in the 10th. The three-hit game was the first of Urias' major-league career and pushed his average over the Mendoza Line for the first time since Aug. 24. The rookie is hitting only .208 this season but has had a strong start to September, batting .421 (8-for-19) through seven games.
Sep 4 2019Urias will remain at shortstop for the remainder of the season, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias began the season at second base but has played exclusively at shortstop since Fernando Tatis suffered a season-ending back injury Aug. 13. He has struggled both defensively and offensively since making the transition, committing seven errors and hitting .167 in 18 games. Per Lin, manager Andy Green stated that Urias will need to earn a starting position next season.
Sep 4 2019Urias remains on the bench for Wednesday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres should seemingly be giving the vast majority of at-bats to their young players down the stretch, but Urias finds himself on the bench in favor of Greg Garcia for the second game in a row and the third time in four games. Urias's .080 batting average over his last nine games could partially explain that decision.
Sep 1 2019Urias is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Aug 19 2019Urias went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Phillies.
Aug 17 2019Urias will start at shortstop and bat eighth Saturday against the Phillies.
Aug 14 2019Urias went 1-for-2 with a double, a run scored, three RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Rays.
Aug 11 2019Urias is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rockies.
Aug 9 2019Urias went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and one RBI in Friday's 7-1 win over the Rockies.
Aug 4 2019Urias is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Aug 3 2019Urias is not in the lineup Saturday against the Dodgers.
Jul 30 2019Urias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 8-1 win over the Orioles.
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Jul 19 2019Urias will be recalled from Triple-A El Paso prior to Saturday's game against the Cubs, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 12 2019Urias left Triple-A El Paso's game Friday in the fifth inning during his at-bat after suffering an apparent injury on a swing, Felix Chavez of the El Paso Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019The Padres are expected to give serious consideration to promoting Urias before the end of June, and possibly within the next week, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune<\/a> reports. \"I think he's on a really fast track,\" general manager A.J. Preller said. \"We just wanted to ... make sure that he was in a good spot, so that when he came back and hit (against) the better quality big-league pitching, we felt like he was in a really balanced position and in a powerful position.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 13 2019Urias went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk for Triple-A El Paso on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2018Urias went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk Monday for Triple-A El Paso in its 6-3 win over Reno.Prior to his two-hit performance Monday, Urias was in the midst of his longest offensive drought of the season, as he had gone 1-for-20 over the previous six contests. Urias still drew five walks during the rough patch and maintains a 26:27 BB:K across 151 plate appearances this season, displaying the kind of plate discipline that should make him a fixture atop the order for the Padres before long. Urias remains on track to earn a promotion to San Diego at some point this season, and his timetable for a callup could be accelerated if primary second baseman Jose Pirela fails to dramatically improve upon the unremarkable .265/.324/.347 batting line he's sporting for the campaign.
May 7 2018Urias went 4-for-5 with a home run, a pair of doubles, a walk and four runs for Triple-A El Paso in its 14-12 loss to Albuquerque on Sunday.Four-hit performances are nothing too out of the ordinary for Urias, who boasts arguably the best hit tool of any prospect in the minors, but the increased power he has displayed upon moving to the Pacific Coast League this season has been a pleasant surprise. After adding three extra-base knocks to his ledger Sunday, Urias' slugging percentage is now up .463, which is 83 points above the mark he posted in 2017 at Double-A San Antonio. Though the non-contending Padres don't have much urgency to push their top prospects through the system this season, Urias has earned a promotion based on merit and shouldn't have to wait too much longer to get a look in the big leagues with the trio of Jose Pirela, Freddy Galvis and Carlos Asuaje offering little impact at the middle-infield spots.
Apr 30 2018Urias (hamstring) rejoined the Triple-A El Paso lineup Sunday in the club's 6-4 loss to Salt Lake, reaching base in all five of his plate appearances and doubling twice.Urias had been held out of El Paso's previous three games with a minor hamstring injury, but his flawless showing at the plate Sunday should put to rest any concerns about the 20-year-old's health. Power may not be a major part of Urias' game -- the two doubles represent 40 percent of his extra-base hit total this season -- but few prospects at any level of the minors can match the second baseman's combination of contact and on-base skills. Urias seems likely to supplant Carlos Asuaje as the Padres' everyday second baseman at some point this season and could quickly earn a spot near the top of the order.
Apr 23 2018Urias went 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks, two RBI and three runs Sunday for Triple-A El Paso in its 9-6 win over Las Vegas.Urias has reached base in seven straight contests and now sports a .269/.372/.373 line through 78 plate appearances. The batting average is actually something of a disappointment considering Urias has hit no worse than .290 at any stop in the minors, but his 10:15 BB:K suggests that he's still taking a solid approach at the plate. The second baseman shouldn't be expected to offer much juice in the home-run or stolen-base categories, but his impressive hit tool could make him a mainstay near the top of the order for the Padres once he gets the call to the majors.
Apr 11 2018Urias is hitting .313 with a 3:6 K:BB in five games for Triple-A El Paso.This is par for the course for Urias, who has walked more than he has struck out in every season as a pro. He has not yet hit an extra-base hit, but that won't stop him from getting a promotion to the majors this summer. He could get on base at a .360 or .370 clip while providing plus defense at second base as a rookie. Urias turns 21 in June.
Mar 13 2018Urias was re-assigned to minor-league camp on Tuesday.This comes as no surprise, as Urias only has 15 plate appearances under his belt at Triple-A. He hit .286/.394/.464 with a 6:5 K:BB in 28 spring at-bats, more than holding his own as a 20-year-old in big-league camp. True to form, he didn't hit a home run or steal a base. The 5-foot-9 second baseman has one of the best hit tools in the minors and should make his big-league debut this summer.
Jan 18 2018Urias has been invited to the Padres' major-league camp this spring.Urias will join fellow top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. at big-league camp as the Padres prepare to give the pair of promising young infielders a look during spring. The 20-year-old Urias spent all of last season with Double-A San Antonio, hitting .296/.398/.380 while walking more than he struck out (65:68 K:BB) across 118 games. While he hasn't displayed much speed or power in the minors, there are few players his age with higher quality hit tools. Still, Urias is expected to open the season in the minors, though he could make his major-league debut as early as summer if he continues to impress on the farm.
Aug 8 2017Urias (ankle) has returned to action for Double-A San Antonio.He missed two weeks with a sprained ankle, but returned Sunday, going 0-for-3 with a walk. Urias, who turned 20 on June 3, is sixth in the Texas League with a .315 average and first in the league with a .413 on-base percentage. There will always be concerns about his ability to make enough impact on offense to be an above-average fantasy option, given his listed measurements of 5-foot-9, 160 pounds. However, there are few hitters in the minors with better hit tools, and he should have no problem earning everyday at-bats in San Diego when he is ready for the majors. At the very least, he should be an asset in runs and batting average while potentially qualifying at shortstop and second base.
Jul 23 2017Urias is in a walking boot after spraining his left ankle with Double-A San Antonio, Bill Center of MLB.com reports.This likely explains why the top prospect was removed from Saturday's contest after just one at-bat. It's unclear how severe the injury is, although the fact that he's already in a walking boot certainly doesn't instill much confidence in anyone. Consider Urias day-to-day until more information is known about his status.
Jul 8 2017Urias (back) returned to the lineup Friday for Double-A San Antonio. He is hitting .304/.401/.401 with two home run, six steals (on 10 attempts) and a sterling 41:45 K:BB in 299 at-bats.Urias is the youngest hitter in the Texas League, so the fact that he has more walks than strikeouts is quite impressive. It is unclear how much power will come in future years, but he clearly has one of the best hit tools in the minors, and could be manning the keystone for San Diego at some point in 2018.
Jul 6 2017Urias is out of the lineup for Double-A San Antonio with back tightness, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Urias should be considered day-to-day with no real reason for concern moving forward. Unless this becomes a lingering issue for the 20-year-old, he should be back in the lineup in the coming days. Urias has played exceptionally well with San Antonio this season, hitting .304/.400/.402 with two home runs, 24 RBI and six stolen bases.
Jun 22 2017Urias is batting .313/.415/.421 with two homers, 21 RBI, five stolen bases and a 43:37 BB:K through 67 games with Double-A San Antonio this season.He missed a couple starts recently after being hit by a pitch on the elbow, but Urias has picked up right where he left off, going 6-for-20 with a couple walks in five games since returning to action. Urias' approach and plate discipline are highly advanced for his age -- he just turned 20 earlier this month -- and there is real thump in his bat, even if it's yet to translate to game action. He should be treated as a hot commodity in dynasty leagues.
Jun 15 2017Urias is not in the lineup for Double-A San Antonio the day after getting hit by a pitch on the elbow, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.This is a tough break for the 20-year-old, who is slashing .314/.417/.427 in 62 games with San Antonio despite a recent slump. He is expected to be reevaluated Friday, at which point there should be an update regarding his condition.
Jun 13 2017Urias, 20, is hitting just .162 over his last 10 games for Double-A San Antonio.Urias is still slashing .315/.413/.430 on the year, showing just how hot he started out the season. He just turned 20 years of age, and as one of the youngest players at this level, his upside remains promising, particularly when it comes to his hit tool. Urias may not hit for much power, and his speed is not terrific either, but his bat will play anywhere. Urias has more walks (39) than strikeouts (33) at this level.