Ramón Urías
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Jun 27 2025Urias went 3-for-4 with a two-run single, a steal and three runs scored in Friday's 22-8 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias replaced Jordan Westburg in the second inning after the latter aggravated a left index finger injury while sliding into second base. Urias took advantage of the opportunity, smacking a two-run single in the same frame to cut the deficit to two runs before coming across to score three times, his most since May 5, 2024 against the Reds. Urias could be in line for some starts at the keystone if Westburg (who is considered day-to-day) is sidelined.
Jun 25 2025Urias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias had started at third base in each of the Orioles' last six games and went 3-for-22 with two home runs, one walk and three RBI, but he'll likely move into more of a part-time role moving forward with Jordan Westburg (finger) rejoining the lineup after a three-game absence. The Orioles still have an everyday lineup spot available while Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is on the injured list, but interim manager Tony Mansolino will likely mix and match with Urias, Dylan Carlson and Coby Mayo rather than committing to one player to fill the opening.
Jun 22 2025Urias will start at third base and bat second in Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will pick up his fourth consecutive start, but after slotting anywhere from fourth to ninth in the batting order the previous three contests, he'll move into the two hole with Jordan Westburg (finger) out of the lineup. Westburg is expected to be out of action for a few days after spraining his index finger Saturday, so Urias will most likely remain in the starting nine at third base for Monday's series opener versus the Rangers.
Jun 18 2025Urias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will take a seat for the second game in a row and looks to be moving into more of a part-time role now with Jordan Westburg having taken back over as the Orioles' primary third baseman following his return from the injured list last Tuesday. The Orioles should still be able to find room in the lineup for Urias against left-handed pitching, but his opportunities to play against righties could become more sporadic.
Jun 15 2025Urias will start at third base and bat second in Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jordan Westburg's return from the injured list Tuesday hasn't cut into Urias' playing time, as the veteran infielder will pick up his fourth start in five contests Sunday. Urias has turned in a respectable .740 OPS so far in June, and he should be in store for semi-regular starts at least until Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is back from the injured list.
Jun 12 2025Urias went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-1 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias opened the scoring Wednesday with a 380-foot shot off Casey Mize, his third homer of the year and first since April 26. The 31-year-old Urias has been Baltimore's primary option at third base for most of the year, though he's likely to lose some playing time (despite Wednesday's effort) following Jordan Westburg's return from the IL. Overall, Urias is slashing .278/.335/.377 with 21 RBI and 16 runs scored through 173 plate appearances this season.
Jun 5 2025Urias is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day of rest for Urias, who had started each of the previous 12 contests. Emmanuel Rivera is at third base and batting seventh for the Orioles.
May 21 2025Urias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he still looks to be the Orioles' preferred option at third base while Jordan Westburg (hamstring) remains on the shelf, Urias will give way to Emmanuel Rivera at the hot corner Wednesday after starting in the first two games of the series in Milwaukee. Since being activated from the 10-day injured list a week ago, Urias has gone 3-for-17 with a double, three walks, four runs and three RBI in five games.
May 15 2025Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a week-and-a-half-long absence due to a hamstring strain, Urias made his return from the injured list Wednesday. He started at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored during Baltimore's 6-3 loss in the first game of a doubleheader, then sat out a 8-6 loss in the second game. Emmanuel Rivera will receive a second straight start at the hot corner Thursday as the Orioles wrap up their series with the Twins, but Urias could see the bulk of the starts at the position once he's further removed from the hamstring injury.
May 14 2025Urias is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being activated from the injured list earlier in the day, Urias started at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the Orioles' 6-3 loss in Game 1. Urias should see the bulk of the starts at third base for Baltimore until Jordan Westburg (hamstring) returns from the injured list. Emmanuel Rivera will spell Urias at the hot corner for the second half of Wednesday's twin bill.
May 3 2025The Orioles placed Urias on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right hamstring strain, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' hamstring has prevented him from playing since Friday, and now that he's on the IL, it will continue to keep him on the sidelines until at least May 13. Coby Mayo was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move and will presumably get regular work at third base until Urias or Jordan Westburg (hamstring) returns.
May 2 2025Urias was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against Kansas City due to right hamstring tightness, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It remains unknown if Urias' injury will lead to a trip to the injured list, but the O's should provide more details in the near future. Emmanuel Rivera will step into the lineup to start at third base Friday and bat ninth.
Apr 30 2025Urias went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias gave the Orioles a one-run lead in the second inning when he took Carlos Carrasco deep to left-center field for a solo homer. It was Urias' multi-hit game and second home run of the season (both coming in his last six games). He's started the season slashing .292/.354/.403 with five runs scored and nine RBI over 82 plate appearances.
Apr 12 2025Urias singled in his lone at-bat Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias came off the bench as a pinch hitter for Ryan O'Hearn in the eighth inning and singled on a groundball before being replaced by Jorge Mateo as a pinch runner. While Urias is batting .343 with one double, five RBI and four walks over 39 plate appearances so far this season, he remains likely to struggle for at-bats while Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg and Jackson Holliday are all healthy in the Orioles' infield.
Mar 28 2025Urias is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias got the start at third base in Thursday's opener, going 0-for-4 with a walk. The Orioles are slotting Jordan Westburg in at third Friday while Jackson Holliday plays second base and Jorge Mateo handles shortstop.
Mar 27 2025Urias will start at third base and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering spring training, Urias appeared likely to begin the season in a utility role, but he'll likely end up seeing at least semi-regular playing time through the first week of the campaign while Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) is on the shelf. Henderson is slated to begin a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk, so barring any setbacks, he could be ready for activation when first eligible April 4.
Mar 20 2025Urias (hamstring) will start at third base and bat eighth in Thursday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was unavailable for a little over a week as he battled through some hamstring soreness but is ready to give it a go in this one. The 30-year-old could see increased reps early on in the season if Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) isn't ready.
Mar 16 2025Manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Sunday that Urias (hamstring) will make his return against the Yankees on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been working through hamstring soreness, but he's expected to return after the Orioles' off-day Wednesday. He's expected to be on Baltimore's Opening Day roster and could get some starts early in the regular season if Gunnar Henderson (side) is shelved.
Mar 15 2025Manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday that Urias has been out since Wednesday due to a sore hamstring, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hyde added that Urias was able to go through a full workout Saturday, and he'll likely be back in the lineup within a few days. The 30-year-old infielder is likely to grab a spot on the Orioles' Opening Day bench after turning in an .882 OPS in spring training, and he could be asked to start more often at the beginning of the year if Gunnar Henderson (side) is unavailable.
Mar 6 2025Urias went 1-for-2 with one double, one walk and one run scored in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, and he's now 4-for-12 with a home run as well this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' results in spring training are worth noting due to the uncertainty surrounding star shortstop Gunnar Henderson's (side) status for Opening Day. The Orioles could need a replacement in their lineup for Henderson in the early going, and Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com notes that Urias is one of those options. Urias may be penciled in for a utility role off Baltimore's bench at the moment, but the 30-year-old infielder appears to be the most likely candidate to fill in for Henderson if needed, as Jorge Mateo (elbow) has already been ruled out for Opening Day.
Jan 9 2025Urias and the Orioles agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract to avoid arbitration Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias is one of Baltimore's top utility infield options, and he earned 301 plate appearances in 2024. He matched his career-best mark with a 115 wRC+, though he still had only 11 homers and one stolen base. Urias will earn a $1.1 million raise from 2024.
Sep 24 2024Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has started at third base and hit safely in both game since he returned from an ankle injury. His defense will likely be enough to keep him in the lineup on a regular basis heading into the postseason, though he's also batting a passable .259 (21-for-81) over 29 games since the start of August. Urias is at a .252/.325/.433 slash line, 11 homers, 36 RBI, 35 runs scored and one stolen base over 283 plate appearances this season.
Sep 22 2024The Orioles activated Urias (ankle) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old missed the last three weeks of action with a sprained ankle but has been cleared to return after going 3-for-9 with a home run in three rehab contests with Triple-A Norfolk. Urias is starting at third base and batting eighth Sunday versus the Tigers in his return to action.
Sep 18 2024Urias (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles haven't indicated how many rehab games he will require, but Urias is nearing a return from the 10-day injured list after being out since late August with a sprained right ankle. Urias and Jordan Westburg (hand) look to be tracking toward returns around the same time, and the latter should be the priority for playing time at third base.
Sep 17 2024Urias (ankle) ran the bases at Camden Yards on Tuesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias looked to be running at something close to full effort, which is a good sign as he works his way back from a sprained right ankle. With the minor-league schedule wrapping up, Urias could go right back onto the Orioles' active roster rather than play in a rehab setting first. He had been seeing the bulk of the starts at third base before getting hurt, although Jordan Westburg (hand) also appears to be closing in on a return.
Sep 6 2024Urias (ankle) is progressing and said Friday that he's confident he'll play before the end of the season, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He hasn't started baseball activities yet, but that could happen soon, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com. Urias sprained his right ankle Aug. 31. The Orioles have been using a mix of Coby Mayo, Emmanuel Rivera and Nick Maton at the hot corner in Urias' absence.
Sep 2 2024Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Urias (ankle) is still using crutches and he's not sure when the infielder might return, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias suffered a right ankle sprain Saturday in Colorado and was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. The Orioles have not provided further details in regard to the severity, but it would appear to be something that could keep Urias shelved beyond 10 days. Coby Mayo and Emmanuel Rivera have each received a start at third base in Urias' stead.
Sep 1 2024The Orioles placed Urias on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right ankle sprain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old suffered the injury during Saturday's contest in Colorado and will be sidelined for at least the next week and a half. Coby Mayo, who is one of Baltimore's top prospects, was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move Sunday and should see some run at third base while Urias is sidelined.
Aug 31 2024Urias sprained his right ankle during Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Rockies, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was seen on crutches following Saturday's contest, and he will undergo further testing Sunday, per Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com. He sustained the injury in the eighth inning, when Ezequiel Tovar slid into third base and collided with Urias' right foot. It's likely Urias will be held out of Sunday's series finale, and depending on the results of his tests, he could also miss the Orioles' upcoming home series against the White Sox.
Aug 28 2024Urias went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias supplied what would end up being the game-winning hit with a two-run blast off Jack Flaherty in the fifth inning to put the Orioles ahead 3-2. Urias has now homered in consecutive games and has totaled six RBI over his current four-game hitting streak. For the year, he's slashing .248/.319/.427 with 10 homers, 33 RBI, 30 runs, a steal and a 22:48 BB:K in 260 plate appearances.
Aug 26 2024Urias went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Sunday's loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles mustered up just two hits, but Urias got a hold of one against Yusei Kikuchi in the fifth to even up the game at 3-3. Urias has swung the bat well lately, slashing .302/.354/.651 with four homers, 13 RBI and seven runs scored since Aug. 10. For the year, he's hitting .247/.316/.416 with nine homers, 31 RBI, 29 runs, a steal and a 21:47 BB:K in 256 plate appearances.
Aug 23 2024Urias went 1-for-4 with a triple, one RBI and one stolen base in Friday's 7-5 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias got aboard on a fielder's choice in the second inning and swiped second base. It was his first steal of the season, coming on just his second attempt. The third baseman added an RBI triple in the eighth inning to provide an insurance run. Urias is batting .231 (12-for-52) with five extra-base hits and 10 RBI over 20 contests in August. For the year, he's at a .244/.316/.404 slash line with eight home runs, 28 RBI and 29 runs scored through 86 contests. Urias has handled a starting role at the hot corner recently, but the Orioles' addition of Emmanuel Rivera via waivers could eat into Urias' playing time eventually.
Aug 19 2024Urias went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored during Monday's 4-3 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was one of few Orioles players to have success against Mets' starter David Peterson, tagging Peterson for a double in the fifth inning and a homer in the seventh inning. The third baseman has lifted three home runs in nine games, going 9-for-25 with eight RBI and five runs scored during that stretch.
Aug 16 2024Urias went 3-for-3 with a home run, a walk and a total of five RBI in Friday's 12-10 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't a true slugfest -- Urias' homer was the Orioles' only long ball Friday. The third baseman has two homers over 13 contests in August, but he's gone a paltry 7-for-32 (.219) this month. Urias is up to seven homers, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored, seven doubles, no stolen bases and a .244/.313/.390 slash line through 227 plate appearances. With Coby Mayo returning to Triple-A Norfolk earlier this week, Urias is line for a starting role at third base, something that's been hard for him to acquire throughout 2024.
Aug 14 2024Urias is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Nationals, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rookie Coby Mayo will garner the start at third base instead of Urias, who had manned the hot corner for the first game of the series Tuesday, picking up a single in one of his four plate appearances.
Aug 11 2024Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started the previous three games and will receive Sunday off after going 3-for-11 with a walk, a homer, two RBI and three runs in that span. Coby Mayo is starting at third base and batting seventh in the series finale at Tampa Bay.
Aug 10 2024Urias went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has started four of the last five games at third base, as the Orioles appear to prefer the veteran to Coby Mayo, who has struggled in his first stint in the majors. In fairness, Urias hasn't done much lately either -- he's 12-for-47 (.255) with two homers and eight RBI over 19 contests since the All-Star break, but Mayo is 0-for-13 over his first five career games. Urias is up to a .238/.310/.378 slash line with six homers, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored, no stolen bases and seven doubles across 74 games.
Jul 31 2024Urias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias had started each of the last three games at third base, but he'll likely move into the short side of a platoon in the Baltimore infield with the left-handed-hitting Jackson Holliday, who was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. Holliday should start at second base against most right-handed pitchers while he's up with the big club, while Jordan Westburg will likely replace him at the keystone against lefties to open up starts at the hot corner for Urias.
Jul 30 2024Urias went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias led off the third inning with an opposite-field blast off Chris Bassitt, his fifth homer of the year and first since June 19. Urias would also record his second three-hit game this season -- he'd gone just 2-for-18 in seven contests prior to Tuesday. Overall, 30-year-old Urias is slashing .244/.316/.384 with 18 RBI and 20 runs scored across 190 plate appearances. He's seen his playing time tick up since Jorge Mateo (elbow) was placed on the IL. However, despite his performance Tuesday, Urias will likely return to a utility role following Jackson Holliday's recall to the majors.
Jul 25 2024Urias is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jordan Westburg will cover third base Thursday while Connor Norby plays second base. Urias has now been in the lineup for just one of Baltimore's last four contests, though a minor neck injury is at least partly to blame for that.
Jul 24 2024Urias (neck) will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias didn't start either of the Orioles' last two games while managing a stiff neck, but he came off the bench in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to replace Jorge Mateo (arm) and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. Mateo is out of the lineup Wednesday, so Urias will step back into the starting nine to fill the final spot in the Baltimore infield.
Jul 23 2024Urias (neck) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was a late scratch from the Orioles' last lineup Sunday versus the Rangers. He might not have started Tuesday even if he were 100 percent, as Urias has been in a platoon of sorts with Jorge Mateo, starting at third base on days Jordan Westburg is at second. On Tuesday, it will be Westburg at the hot corner and Mateo at the keystone.
Jul 21 2024Urias was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Rangers due to neck soreness, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was originally set to draw the start at third base in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers, but he was ultimately a late scratch. The 30-year-old will look to take advantage of Monday's off day before Baltimore starts a three-game series in Miami on Tuesday.
Jul 19 2024Urias is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He also was out of the lineup for the final game of the first half, as the Orioles will again go with Jordan Westburg at third base and Jorge Mateo at second. Urias had started five straight contests against right-handed pitching before sitting out this one.
Jul 14 2024Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-5 with a triple, a walk and an RBI while starting in the first two games of the series, Urias will head to the bench for the finale. Jorge Mateo replaces Urias in the Baltimore lineup, manning second base while batting eighth.
Jul 11 2024Urias isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will take a seat for the second game in a row after making three consecutive starts at third base. Jordan Westburg will shift to the hot corner as a result, opening up second base for Jorge Mateo.
Jul 10 2024Urias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will hit the bench after he had started in each of the Orioles' last three games, going 3-for-8 with four walks, one run and one RBI. Jordan Westburg will shift over from second base to start at third base, while Jorge Mateo covers the keystone.
Jun 30 2024Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started the first two games of the series but will sit for the finale Sunday amid an 0-for-17 slump. Jordan Westburg will man the hot corner while Jorge Mateo receives the start at second base.
Jun 27 2024Urias isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making three straight starts at third base, Urias has now been absent from the Orioles' last three starting lineups. Jordan Westburg will move to the hot corner Thursday while Jorge Mateo starts at the keystone and bats ninth.
Jun 26 2024Urias is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making three straight starts at third base, Urias will hit the bench for the second game in a row. Jorge Mateo will pick up another start in the infield while Urias takes a seat.
Jun 25 2024Urias is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias had drawn three consecutive starts at third base, but he'll give way to Jordan Westburg on Tuesday. During those three starts, Urias went 0-for-10 and snapped a seven-game hit streak.
Jun 24 2024Urias will start at third base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias looks to be gaining traction in Baltimore's everyday lineup, as he'll pick up his third straight start Monday and fifth start in six games. The uptick in playing time has corresponded with Urias' surge at the plate; dating back to May 27, he's slashing .293/.349/.517 over a stretch of 19 games. Jorge Mateo looks to be the primary loser from a playing-time perspective from Urias' uptick in starts, as he'll hit the bench Monday for the third time in five games.
Jun 19 2024Urias went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias went deep in the fifth inning for his first homer since June 3. The infielder has hit safely in his last six games, going 8-for-23 (.348) in that span. He had to settle for a utility role early in the year, but he's been staking a larger claim with strong hitting in June. For the season, Urias is slashing .252/.298/.421 with four homers, 10 RBI, 15 runs scored and no stolen bases over 114 plate appearances. He may be set for a short-term bump in playing time if Jordan Westburg (hip) has to sit out more games following his injury Tuesday.
Jun 13 2024Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias had started in each of the past four games, but two came while Jorge Mateo was out with a concussion and one came while Jordan Westburg received a rest day. Mateo and Westburg are both in the lineup Thursday and are slated to serve as the Orioles' primary starters at second base and third base, respectively, so Urias' opportunities could become more limited moving forward.
Jun 12 2024Urias will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will stick in the starting nine for the fourth game in a row, but his playing time should begin to trend down after Jorge Mateo returned from the 7-day injured list Tuesday. Though Mateo will occupy the keystone Wednesday, Urias will maintain a spot in the infield since everyday third baseman Jordan Westburg will get a rare day off.
Jun 4 2024Urias hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat in Monday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started the game on the bench but entered in the seventh inning as a defensive replacement. While he hasn't seen steady playing time, Urias is 6-for-10 with two homers over his last five contests. With Jorge Mateo (concussion) on the injured list, it's likely to be Connor Norby in the lineup regularly, but Urias could feature more frequently off the bench due to his strong defense and versatility. Urias is slashing .239/.289/.394 with three homers, six RBI and 12 runs scored over 76 plate appearances.
May 29 2024Urias went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, two total runs and two total RBI in a 6-1 win against Boston on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias singled home a run in the second inning and tacked on a solo homer in the seventh. The productive output came in a rare start for the infielder, who was in the lineup for just the third time over the Orioles' past eight games. Urias has struggled to gain traction on offense this season, slashing .219/.265/.344 with two homers, five RBI and 11 runs through 68 plate appearances.
May 4 2024Urias isn't in the Orioles' lineup Saturday against the Reds, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias saw an initial uptick in playing time after Jackson Holliday was optioned back to Triple-A Norfolk, but Saturday will mark his third consecutive game taking a backseat to Jordan Westburg. Urias is slashing just .167/.184/.250 across 49 plate appearances this season, and his lack of offensive production has likely caused him to slide down on the Orioles' depth chart.
May 2 2024Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he's seen his playing time in the infield pick up of late after second baseman Jackson Holliday was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk last Friday, Urias will head to the bench Thursday after starting at third base in three of the previous four games. Jordan Westburg will occupy the hot corner Thursday, opening up a spot at the keystone for Jorge Mateo.
Apr 30 2024Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees are throwing southpaw Nestor Cortes, but the right-handed hitting Urias will begin this one on the bench. Jordan Westburg is at third base and Jorge Mateo will handle second base.
Apr 28 2024Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started two of the Orioles' three games against the A's, as playing time has opened up in the infield following Jackson Holliday's demotion to Triple-A Norfolk. The homer was Urias' first of the season, though that's in part due to his limited usage for much of the season. The utility infielder is slashing .186/.205/.279 with three RBI, five runs scored and a double over 44 plate appearances on the year. Urias, Jordan Westburg (illness) and Jorge Mateo will likely combine to cover second base and third base moving forward.
Apr 26 2024Urias is starting at third base and batting ninth Friday against the Athletics, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old has made just two starts over Baltimore's past 14 games, but he's back in the lineup Friday and should have a more regular role after top prospect Jackson Holliday was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Urias had a .703 OPS in 116 games last season but is off to a slow start in 2024 with a .194/.216/.222 slash line in 37 plate appearances.
Apr 10 2024Urias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles had included at least one of Urias and Jorge Mateo in their starting infield in all but one of their first 10 games, but both players look set to lose out on playing time following the promotion of top prospect Jackson Holliday from Triple-A Norfolk. With Holliday expected to handle an everyday role at the keystone, Jordan Westburg should see most of the starts at third base, closing off both of Urias' primary avenues to playing time. Urias has just two hits in his first 22 at-bats of the season.
Apr 7 2024Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias finds himself on the bench for the second straight day, though he's still started five of Baltimore's first nine games this season. Jordan Westburg will again move to third base while Jorge Mateo handles the keystone.
Apr 6 2024Urias is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will have Saturday off after starting the two previous games, going 1-for-7 with one run over that span. Jordan Westburg will shift to third base while Jorge Mateo gets the start at second.
Apr 2 2024Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will take a seat Tuesday for the second time in Baltimore's first five games of the season. Jordan Westburg will receive another look at third base while Tony Kemp starts at the keystone.
Mar 31 2024Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started the first two games of the season but will head to the bench Sunday after going 0-for-7 with a walk, two runs and a strikeout. Jordan Westburg will shift to the hot corner while Jorge Mateo starts at second base.
Mar 3 2024Urias has gone 3-for-11 over his first five Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias projects as a potential utility player for the Orioles this season. It's not necessarily anything he's done wrong -- the youth movement is on in Baltimore, leaving him without a defined place in the lineup. Urias could play all around the infield, with second base being the most likely path to regular at-bats, depending on how Jordan Westburg and Jackson Holliday progress. Kolten Wong is also in camp on a minor-league deal, but he'll likely be more organizational depth that a true threat to Urias' place on the roster.
Jan 11 2024Urias signed a one-year, $2.1 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias slashed .264/.328/.375 with 42 RBI across 396 plate appearances last season. Despite his above-average glove and solid batting average, Urias will likely struggle to find regular playing time behind the myriad of talented young prospects the Orioles have on their roster.
Sep 30 2023Urias (illness) is starting at third base and batting eighth Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was a late scratch from Friday's lineup after coming down with an illness, but he has seemingly recovered and will get the nod at the hot corner Saturday. The 29-year-old infielder has collected four hits over his last three games while coming across to score once.
Sep 29 2023Urias (illness) is expected to be available for Saturday's game versus the Red Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was scratched from the lineup Friday because of an illness, but it's nothing serious and he should see at least a little bit of action this weekend before the Orioles begin preparing for the ALDS. They clinched the AL East title Thursday.
Sep 21 2023Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started Wednesday in Houston, but he's now been in the lineup just three times over the Orioles' last 10 contests. Adam Frazier is at second base and Jordan Westburg will patrol third Thursday.
Sep 12 2023Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias had started the last two and four of the previous five contests, but he will begin this one on the bench. The Orioles are going with Adam Frazier at second base and Jordan Westburg at third.
Sep 6 2023Urias went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has logged multiple hits in four of his last five games, going 10-for-20 (.500) in that span. The infielder's playing time has dropped with the arrival of top prospects, but he's still doing fairly well when he gets the chance to play. For the season, Urias has a .266/.330/.384 slash line with four home runs, 39 RBI, 41 runs scored and three stolen bases over 97 contests. He'll continue to fill a utility role around the infield.
Aug 13 2023Urias isn't in the Orioles' lineup Sunday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias extended his hitting streak to six games Friday but will sit for the second consecutive contest Sunday. His absence will allow Jordan Westburg to start at third base and bat eighth.
Aug 12 2023Urias is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Mariners, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will get a day off after he went 2-for-7 with a triple and a run scored while starting the last two games following a one-game absence with a heel injury. Jordan Westburg will take over at third base and bat eighth against Seattle.
Aug 10 2023Urias (heel) is starting at third base and batting eighth in his return to the lineup Thursday versus the Astros, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was removed from Tuesday's loss to Houston and didn't start Wednesday because of left heel soreness. He's ready to go now, though, and will be looking to extend a modest four-game hitting streak.
Aug 9 2023Urias (heel) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, but he believes he'll be available off the bench, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias admitted that he's still dealing with some soreness in his left heel, so the Orioles seem to be keeping him out of the starting nine as a precaution after he was removed from Tuesday's 7-6 loss. The 29-year-old said he expects to re-enter the lineup Wednesday, though the Orioles could look to use him as a designated hitter to keep him off his feet as much as possible.
Aug 8 2023Urias was removed from Tuesday's game against the Astros with left heel discomfort, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The severity of Urias' injury is unknown, but the Orioles will get a chance to take a closer look at him after Tuesday's game. Until more information is available, fantasy managers should consider Urias day-to-day.
Aug 2 2023Urias is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gunnar Henderson will start at third base and Jordan Westburg is playing second base. Urias has a six-game hitting streak in the works, through he's slashed just .252/.316/.380 across 275 total plate appearances this year with Baltimore.
Jul 31 2023Urias is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will cede his spot in the lineup to Jorge Mateo, who draws the starting nod at shortstop while Gunnar Henderson shifts over to third base. Though he doesn't bring an exciting fantasy skill set to the table, Urias' contact skills and ability to play all over the infield has been enough for him to earn a fairly stable role. He started in seven of the Orioles' previous eight games.
Jul 25 2023Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jordan Westburg will be getting the start at third base and Adam Frazier will man second base. Urias has collected just one hit over his last 14 at-bats.
Jul 20 2023Urias went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has gone 11-for-37 (.297) in July with a home run, six doubles and nine RBI. The infielder continues to lack an everyday position in the lineup, but he's most often played at third base of late while providing cover around the infield as necessary. His solid hitting has helped him stay in the lineup more often than fellow utility man Jorge Mateo as the Orioles also try to keep Jordan Westburg and Adam Frazier in the mix. Urias has a .263/.332/.406 slash line with four homers, 33 RBI, 29 runs scored, 19 doubles and three stolen bases over 241 plate appearances.
Jul 9 2023Urias went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 15-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has hit safely in six of seven games in July, going 8-for-27 (.296) in that span. The infielder's power has largely been absent this year -- he has just four homers in 63 contests after posting 16 long balls in 118 games a year ago. He's at a .261/.328/.396 slash line with 30 RBI, 27 runs scored, 16 doubles and three stolen bases through 229 plate appearances. Urias could have some trouble maintaining regular playing time in the second half, though he should be able to compete with Adam Frazier at second base while also mixing in at third base and shortstop.
Jun 25 2023Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started the past 11 games but will take a seat Sunday after going 3-for-19 over the last week. The 29-year-old could see his playing time take a hit with Aaron Hicks and Ryan O'Hearn carrying hot bats and since Cedric Mullins (groin) is back from the injured list.
Jun 21 2023Urias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias took Taj Bradley deep in the third inning to get the Orioles on the board. Over his last nine games, Urias has gone 11-for-34 with five RBI and six runs scored. The infielder has primarily played corner infield and designated hitter lately, though he's also an option for middle-infield duty. His long ball Wednesday was his third of the season, and he's slashing .267/.333/.394 with 23 RBI, 21 runs scored, three stolen bases and 12 doubles over 51 contests.
Jun 14 2023Urias will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll pick up his third consecutive start versus a right-handed pitcher after going 6-for-10 with two doubles, four runs and two RBI over the Orioles' previous two contests. With Ryan Mountcastle (illness) recently joining Cedric Mullins (groin) on the 10-day injured list, the Orioles could have a near-everyday role available for Urias until one of those two injured regulars returns to action.
Jun 12 2023Urias went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was 3-for-26 (.115) over his first 10 games back from the injured list, but he's gone 7-for-13 (.538) in his last three contests. The infielder has started to see his playing time slip despite his strong defense, though he did make an error Sunday. He's at a solid .272/.349/.404 slash line with two home runs, three stolen bases, 20 RBI and 17 runs scored through 43 games this season. He should continue to be an option all around the infield, while Jorge Mateo's slump at the plate could ultimately help Urias get in the lineup more often.
Jun 8 2023Urias went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a stolen base in Thursday's victory over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias got the Orioles' comeback started with a solo home run off Joel Payamps, cutting the deficit to 3-1 in the seventh inning. It was Urias' second homer of the season and his first since Opening Day. The 29-year-old infielder had been stuck in a 4-for-36 slump (.111) coming into Thursday's contest, as he's retreated to a bench role in Baltimore. Overall, Urias is slashing .260/.343/.386 with 18 RBI and 15 runs scored through 143 plate appearances while going 3-for-4 on stolen base attempts.
Jun 4 2023Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at San Francisco, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old finds himself on the bench for the second consecutive game despite the fact Gunnar Henderson (back) isn't in the lineup Sunday. Urias has gone just 2-for-20 in seven games since he returned from the injured list May 26. Josh Lester is making his team debut at third base after having his contract selected Saturday.
Jun 3 2023Urias will sit Saturday against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started four consecutive games after returning from a hamstring injury last Saturday, but he's since been on the bench for two of the last three contests. He's gone just 2-for-18 at the plate since his return to action. Gunnar Henderson starts at the hot corner Saturday.
May 31 2023Urias is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against Cleveland, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will head to the bench after he went 1-for-7 with a double, a run scored and two strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Anthony Santander will slot in at designated hitter while Ryan O'Hearn enters the lineup in right field and bats seventh in the series finale with the Guardians.
May 27 2023Urias will sit Saturday versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will remain on the bench for a second straight game after being activated from the 10-day injured list. The 28-year-old went 0-for-1 after he entered Friday's loss as a pinch hitter. Adley Rutschman will slot in at designated hitter while James McCann enters the lineup at catcher and bats sixth against Texas.
May 26 2023Urias is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Urias was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, he'll remain out of the lineup. He'll likely return to a starting role soon, but Ryan O'Hearn will handle the designated hitter spot and bat eighth in the series opener Texas.
May 23 2023Urias (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias tested his hamstring by running the bases Sunday and clearly got through it without issue. It's unclear how long he'll be on assignment, but he has a chance to return before the end of the month.
May 21 2023Urias is running the bases and testing his strained left hamstring with Baltimore head trainer Brian Ebel on Sunday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Depending on how Urias feels after running, the infielder could begin a rehab assignment as early as next week. The infielder has been on the shelf since May 9 with the strain, and he likely would need a handful of games -- if not more -- before having a chance to return next weekend. Assuming there are no setbacks, Urias could be back in the lineup for Baltimore by the end of May.
May 16 2023Urias (hamstring) hopes to be ready to return when the Orioles return home from their road trip on May 26, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias resumed workouts in recent days and his strained left hamstring is feeling better. He has not yet done any running, which will obviously be a big test, but it sounds like he has a shot to make it back before the end of the month.
May 14 2023Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Sunday that Urias (hamstring) is "much improved" and he was able to hit in the batting cages prior to the game against the Pirates, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias is currently on the injured list with a hamstring strain he suffered May 8 against the Rays, and while he is expected to miss around two to three weeks, it's a positive development that he's feeling better and able to get swings in. He should be back in the Baltimore lineup by the end of May if there are no setbacks, with a chance for him to start a rehab assignment in the next week or so.
May 12 2023Urias (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined 2-to-3 weeks, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has reported improvement with his left hamstring strain, but he's still going to need multiple weeks of down time. The infielder suffered the injury on Monday and was placed on the IL Tuesday.
May 9 2023Urias (hamstring) will "miss a good bit of time," Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Elias didn't go into detail about how long Urias might be sidelined, but it certainly seems like it will be beyond the minimum 10 days. Urias suffered a left hamstring strain during Monday's game versus the Rays.
May 8 2023Urias suffered a left hamstring strain during Monday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was forced from the contest in the bottom of the ninth inning after suffering the injury. He's likely headed for further evaluation to determine the extent of the strain.
May 6 2023Urias is getting his first start of the season at first base while batting ninth Saturday against Atlanta, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not a good day to use Urias in fantasy, as Baltimore will be facing Spencer Strider while hitting at the bottom of the lineup. However, adding first base to his repertoire could buy him more starts over the rest of the season. Prior to Saturday, Urias had only ever played the other three non-catcher infield positions in the big leagues, but he did get reps at first base during spring training.
May 5 2023Urias went 3-for-5 with two strikeouts in Friday's 9-4 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was his second straight multi-hit effort, though he started this game after being a big contributor off the bench Thursday versus the Royals. Urias still doesn't have an everyday position, but the utility infielder is making a strong case to be in the lineup regularly. He's slashing .299/.384/.414 with one home run, 15 RBI, 12 runs scored, two stolen bases and seven doubles through 99 plate appearances this season.
May 4 2023Urias went 2-for-2 with a double, four RBI and two stolen bases in a 13-10 win against the Royals on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias didn't start the contest, but he was called upon to pinch hit for Gunnar Henderson in the eighth inning. The move paid dividends, as Urias knocked in a pair of go-ahead runs with a single and subsequently stole both second and third base. For good measure, Urias produced again in the ninth, knocking a two-run double to cap a brief but big performance. Though Urias has just one homer this season, he's knocked in 15 runs, fifth-most on the team.
Apr 30 2023Urias is not in the starting lineup against the Red Sox on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has failed to pick up a hit over seven at-bats in the series against the Tigers in two games of work. Gunnar Henderson will man the hot corner and hit sixth with Ryan O'Hearn hitting ninth as the designated hitter.
Apr 3 2023Urias is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After striking out in all five of his plate appearances in Saturday's 9-8 loss to the Red Sox, Urias saved face to some degree in Baltimore's 9-5 loss in the series finale Sunday, when he went 1-for-3 with a double and a run. He'll cede his spot in the infield in Monday's series opener in Texas to Adam Frazier, who gets the nod at the keystone.
Apr 1 2023Urias went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts in Saturday's loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles were able to score eight runs during Saturday's game, but they didn't get much help from the leadoff spot. The 28-year-old infielder was able to pick up a pair of hits in the victory over Boston on Thursday, but that success didn't translate over whatsoever for Saturday's contest. It will be interesting to see if Urias is back at the top of the lineup against left-handers the next time out.
Mar 30 2023Urias went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 10-9 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias went yard in the fourth inning to help the Orioles establish a lead in the contest. The 28-year-old displayed solid power last year with 16 homers and a .414 slugging percentage over 118 contests. He's expected to fill a versatile role in the Orioles' infield this season, though hot hitting out of the gate could help him stay in the lineup regularly.
Mar 25 2023Urias (thumb) will bat second and play second base in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was scratched both Thursday and Friday due to a bruised right thumb, but the issue doesn't appear to be a significant one. After hitting a respectable .248/.305/.414 with 16 home runs in 118 games last season, he appears to be set for a utility infield role this year.
Mar 17 2023Urias has gone 4-for-21 (.190) through nine Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias began the spring without a set spot in the Orioles' lineup, but he's not alone among struggling infielders this spring. All of Gunnar Henderson, Adam Frazier and Jorge Mateo are also batting under .200 so far, so Urias' struggles don't stand out as much. The right-handed Urias should at least be able to push for a short-side platoon role at second base or third base, especially since he won a Gold Glove at the hot corner in 2022.
Feb 16 2023Urias is expected to play more at second base during spring training, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias won a Gold Glove at third base last season, but the Orioles seem to be planning to use Gunnar Henderson there in 2023, with Jorge Mateo at shortstop and Adam Frazier at second. It would appear to leave Urias without a set starting spot, although he should still play plenty. Urias ended last season with a knee injury but reported to camp fully healthy.
Feb 13 2023Urias (knee) announced Friday in a video posted on his personal Instagram account that he has fully healed from the sprained right knee that sidelined him for the final week of the 2022 season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias acknowledged in early October that he would avoid surgery on the knee and would need about 8-to-12 weeks to make a full recovery from the injury, so it doesn't come as a major surprise that he's good to go for spring training. However, due to what he attributed to "medical insurance" purposes, Urias didn't receive clearance to play for the Mexican team in the World Baseball Classic this spring. Urias shouldn't face any limitations in Orioles camp or during the Grapefruit League slate as he looks to stake a claim to a full-time starting role in the infield heading into Opening Day.
Oct 3 2022Urias said Monday that he'll need 8-to-12 weeks to fully recover from his sprained right knee, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias won't require surgery to address the knee sprain that resulted in his placement on the 10-day injured list last week, but he'll still be in rest-and-rehab mode for the early portion of the offseason. Barring any setbacks that extend his recovery timeline, however, Urias should be back to full health in advance of spring training. The 28-year-old was a full-time infielder for the Orioles in 2022, seeing action in 118 games while slashing .248/.305/.414 with 16 home runs and one stolen base across 445 plate appearances.
Sep 28 2022The Orioles placed Urias on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right knee sprain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was diagnosed with the injury after he went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a triple before exiting Tuesday's 13-9 loss to the Red Sox. Though his injury isn't believed to anything significant, his move to the IL will officially spell an end to his 2022 campaign, barring the Orioles overcoming long odds to clinch a wild-card berth. In his 445 plate appearances this season, the 28-year-old infielder contributed 16 home runs, 51 RBI, 50 runs and one stolen base to go with a .248/.305/.414 slash line.
Sep 27 2022Urias was diagnosed with right knee discomfort after exiting Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hensley went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a triple before he suffered the injury while running the bases. The 28-year-old will continue to be evaluated and can be considered day-to-day until the team provides specifics on the injury.
Sep 26 2022Urias (neck) isn't in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been in and out of the lineup with spasms in his neck area since he was scratched early from Friday's game against Houston. While he sits, Rougned Odor will start at second base and bat seventh.
Sep 25 2022Urias is day-to-day with back/neck spasms, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Brandon Hyde said Sunday that Urias would miss a day or two, so it sounds like he should return either Monday or Tuesday in Boston. Rougned Odor is starting in his place Sunday.
Sep 24 2022Urias (neck/shoulder) will bat fifth and play third base Saturday against Houston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was scratched Friday due to neck and shoulder spasms, but the issue evidently wasn't very serious. He'll look to climb out of his slump Saturday, as he has just four hits in his last 12 games.
Sep 23 2022Urias is dealing with neck/shoulder spasms, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was scratched from Friday's lineup against Houston, and the nature of his injury is now confirmed. He should be considered day-to-day for now.
Sep 22 2022Urias isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias is getting a day off after he went just 1-for-16 with two runs, four walks and five strikeouts over the last six games. Rougned Odor will start at the keystone and bat eighth.
Sep 18 2022Urias is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias is hitting .217 with two doubles, 12 strikeouts and six walks in 14 games this month. Terrin Vavra enters the lineup at second base, hitting sixth.
Aug 31 2022Urias went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and three RBI in Wednesday's victory over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias walked with the bases loaded in the top of the third frame, driving in Rougned Odor from third base. He later added a two-run homer off Eli Morgan in the eighth inning, his 15th homer of the season. Urias will finish the month of August having bat .221 with four home runs, 14 RBI, 11 runs scored and a stolen base over 95 at-bats in 27 games during the month.
Aug 27 2022Urias went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 2-0 victory over the Astros on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias came up big for his team by launching a towering home run onto the train tracks in Minute Maid Park to break a scoreless tie and power the Orioles to a road victory. It was the third baseman's 14th homer of 2022. He is slashing .232/.261/.366 with three long balls in August.
Aug 23 2022Urias is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has gone 8-for-22 with four runs and three RBI in his last six contests. While he sits Tuesday, Rougned Odor will slide to third base and Terrin Vavra will start at second base.
Aug 19 2022Urias went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a hit-by-pitch in Friday's 15-10 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias delivered his first homer in 10 games when he led off the bottom of the fifth inning with a solo shot. He's hit safely in eight games during that span, though he's produced just two multi-hit efforts while going 10-for-37 (.270). The third baseman is up to a .248/.290/.423 slash line with 13 homers, 44 RBI, 40 runs scored, one stolen base and 15 doubles through 88 contests this year.
Aug 17 2022Urias went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The multi-hit effort was Urias' first since July 25, ending a 19-game stretched in which he batted just .164. Despite the extended slump, Urias doesn't appear to have lost hold of his near-everyday role at third base. He'll man the hot corner and bat fifth in Wednesday's series finale in Toronto, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.
Aug 9 2022Urias went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias helped the Orioles claim an early lead, hitting a two-out blast in the first inning. It was his first long ball since July 26, and in the 12 games since that date, the infielder has slumped, going just 5-for-42 (.119) with no multi-hit efforts. He'd gotten his batting average for the year as high as .268 in July, but it's down to .245 with a .721 OPS, 12 long balls, 40 RBI, 36 runs scored and a stolen base through 78 contests.
Aug 7 2022Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started the past 23 contests and will receive Sunday off after posting a .372 OPS through the first five games of August. Terrin Vavra will make the start at second base, pushing Rougned Odor to the hot corner.
Aug 2 2022Urias went 0-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was plunked by Spencer Howard in the third inning. The 28-year-old infielder followed that up by stealing second and scoring on Jorge Mateo's three-run home run. After a July surge at the plate, it appears Urias is returning to Earth -- he's gone 1-for-23 with three walks over his last seven games. He has a .248/.298/.429 slash line with 11 home runs, 36 RBI, 34 runs scored and a steal in 73 contests.
Jul 26 2022Urias went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias launched a two-run homer off Colin Poche in the bottom of the eighth inning, giving the Orioles a 4-3 lead. The long ball was his 11th of the season and second in five games since the All-Star break. Urias now owns a eight-game hit streak and he's secured at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 contests overall. Since returning from the 10-day injured list July 4, the 28-year-old is batting .397 with five homers, 18 RBI and 11 runs over 58 at-bats in 17 games.
Jul 24 2022Urias went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a double in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has hit safely in 11 of his last 13 games, surging to a .413/.438/.739 slash line in that span. He provided some insurance Saturday with a two-run blast in the eighth inning to extend the Orioles' lead to three. The infielder has a career-high 10 homers with 34 RBI, 32 runs scored, 13 doubles and a .264/.308/.459 slash line in 238 plate appearances. His recent surge has earned him a near-everyday role since he returned from an oblique injury in early July.
Jul 15 2022Urias went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 5-4 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias took Luis Patino deep for a solo shot in the fourth inning and added a two-run shot in the eighth off of Colin Poche. In 10 games since returning from the injured list, the 28-year-old is 12-for-31 (.387) with 11 RBI and three homers. Urias has improved his season slash line to .250/.299/.431 with 19 extra-base hits through 222 plate appearances.
Jul 12 2022Urias went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 4-2 win against the Cubs on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias did his damage early off Chicago starter Adrian Sampson with a single in the second inning, go-ahead two run long ball in the fourth and another single in the sixth. The three-hit performance continued a strong opening to July for the 28-year-old who's slashing .417/.462/.542 through 24 at-bats, though Tuesday's home run marks his first extra-base hit of the month.
Jul 10 2022Urias went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's 9-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias went hitless in three at-bats Saturday but bounced back during Sunday's series finale by matching his season-high mark of three RBI in a game. Over his seven games since returning from the injured list, he's hit .350 with six RBI, two runs, two walks and a strikeout.
Jul 7 2022Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since returning Monday from a stint on the injured list due to an oblique strain, Urias went 3-for-8 with two walks, two RBI and two runs in the Orioles' first three games of the week. He looks on track to serve as the Orioles' primary third baseman moving forward, but he'll take a seat in favor of Jonathan Arauz in the series opener with the Angels.
Jul 4 2022Urias (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias began a rehab assignment over the weekend and went 0-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts over two games at Double-A Bowie. He isn't starting Monday against the Rangers but should see playing time at third base now that he's back to full health. However, he'll have some competition for at-bats at the hot corner since Jonathan Arauz was recalled June 25.
Jul 2 2022Urias (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was not initially expected to require a rehab assignment, but he'll get at least one game with Bowie before he's activated from the 10-day injured list. Once the 28-year-old is cleared to return, he'll likely resume a significant role at third base, with Jonathan Arauz and Tyler Nevin likely to see reduced playing time.
Jun 27 2022Urias (oblique) took early batting practice and also fielded groundballs prior to Monday's game against the Mariners, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been out since June 10 but has ramped up his recovery significantly within the last week. Silver further reported that Urias is "closing in on a return," so he will presumably not require a rehab assignment. Prior to going down, Urias recorded a .225/.273/.387 line across 188 plate appearances while serving as Baltimore's primary third baseman.
Jun 22 2022Urias (oblique) resumed baseball activities Wednesday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been sidelined with a left oblique strain since June 11, and he made slow progress in his recovery during his first few days on the IL. However, he's trending in the right direction now that he's participating in baseball activities once again. The 28-year-old will need to ramp up his workload before he's activated, so it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action.
Jun 21 2022Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Urias is still rehabbing his strained left oblique but could be ready to resume hitting within the next few days, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hyde didn't indicate that Urias suffered a setback or was plateauing in his recovery, but the 27-year-old looks as though he's progressing at a slower pace than the Orioles anticipated when he was placed on the 10-day injured list June 11. Even if Urias is able to take part in batting practice by the end of the week, he'll still need to prove he can run the bases and play the infield without discomfort before the Orioles send him out on a rehab assignment.
Jun 15 2022Urias (oblique) said Wednesday that his recovery process is "going slow," Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias landed on the injured list with a left oblique strain Saturday and hasn't made significant process in his recovery yet. Although his rehab process isn't going as quickly as he had hoped, the 28-year-old said Wednesday that he doesn't expect to be sidelined too long. Tyler Nevin has served as Baltimore's primary third baseman in Urias' absence.
Jun 11 2022Urias was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Richie Martin's contract was selected from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Tyler Nevin has been starting at third base in recent days with Urias unavailable.
Jun 10 2022Urias was removed from Friday's lineup against the Royals due to left side discomfort, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was scratched from Friday's lineup shortly before the start of the game, and the Orioles revealed after the matchup that his removal was due to a side issue. He'll be re-evaluated Saturday, while Tyler Nevin should see additional time at third base if Urias misses more games.
Jun 9 2022Urias isn't starting Thursday against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will get a day off after he went 1-for-10 with a homer, two runs and six strikeouts over the last three games. Tyler Nevin is starting at the hot corner and batting sixth.
Jun 7 2022Urias went 1-for-3 with a home run, a hit by pitch and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias went 0-for-7 in his last two games, and he was well on his way to another lackluster line Tuesday before going yard in the sixth inning. His was one of five homers hit by the Orioles in the contest. Urias is now one shy of his career high with six homers through 48 contests this season. He's added 18 RBI, 22 runs scored, 10 doubles and a .225/273/.387 slash line.
Jun 3 2022Urias is not in Friday's lineup against the Guardians, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has been hot at the dish, hitting .314/.352/.588 with three home runs in his last 51 at-bats. However, Tyler Nevin will start at third base while Rougned Odor starts at second base in this one.
Jun 1 2022Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo shot and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias hit one of the Orioles' three homers in the sixth inning as they took control of the contest. He's homered in two of his last three games, and he's 15-for-47 (.319) in his last 12 contests. The infielder continues to show decent power from the bottom half of the order. He's at five long balls, nine doubles, 16 RBI, 19 runs scored and a .233/.279/.384 slash line in 173 plate appearances.
May 30 2022Urias went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 10-0 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' lone hit of the game was a third-inning two-run blast off Red Sox starter Rich Hill. In the fifth, Urias picked up another RBI on a groundout. The 27-year-old infielder has gone 13-for-40 (.325) in his last 10 contests. He's posted a .230/.279/.362 slash line with four homers, 15 RBI, 18 runs scored and eight doubles through 42 games.
May 28 2022Urias went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 12-8 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of his hits were singles. Urias notched a pair of three-hit efforts in his last four games, and he continues to log regular playing time at third base. The infielder is up to a .235/.289/.353 slash line with three home runs, 11 RBI, 15 runs scored and seven doubles in 38 games this year.
May 23 2022Urias went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored in Monday's 6-4 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias scored a run during Baltimore's big third inning before hitting a go-ahead homer off Gerrit Cole in the sixth. The 27-year-old infielder has put together back-to-back multi-hit performances for the first time this season and he's 6-for-13 with five runs scored over his last three games. He's still slashing just .224/.272/.344 through 137 plate appearances.
May 21 2022Urias isn't starting Saturday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started in the last seven games and hit just .148 with a homer, a double, three runs and two RBI during that time. Tyler Nevin will start at the hot corner and bat seventh Saturday.
May 17 2022Urias went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias got the Orioles on the board with a solo shot in the second inning. In the fourth, he forced an error that led to another run scoring. The 27-year-old has moved over to shortstop in the last two games to cover for Jorge Mateo (shoulder/chest), but he'll likely move back to third base full-time once his teammate is ready to play. Urias has hit safely in 11 of 14 games in May, though only two of those have been multi-hit efforts. He's up to a .212/.257/.317 slash line with two homers, nine RBI, eight runs scored and five doubles through 113 plate appearances.
May 14 2022Urias (abdomen) is starting Saturday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was out of the lineup in the last three games due to an abdominal injury, but he appeared off the bench Friday and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. He'll start at third base and bat cleanup during Saturday's matchup.
May 13 2022Urias (abdomen) isn't starting Friday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive matchup as he continues to deal with abdominal discomfort. Rylan Bannon will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.
May 12 2022Urias (abdomen) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with abdominal discomfort, and he'll be unavailable for a third consecutive game to close out the series in St. Louis. Rylan Bannon is starting at third base after being recalled Thursday, while Urias won't be available as a bench option. However, Urias remains day-to-day ahead of the Orioles' upcoming series in Detroit.
May 11 2022Urias (abdomen) isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias wasn't in Tuesday's lineup due to abdominal discomfort, and he'll be excluded from the starting nine once again Wednesday. Whether he's available off the bench isn't yet known, but Tyler Nevin will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.
May 10 2022Urias was held out of Tuesday's lineup against the Cardinals due to abdominal discomfort, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was scheduled to start Tuesday until feeling the abdominal discomfort during batting practice. Urias will be re-evaluated Wednesday and should be considered day-to-day.
May 9 2022Urias is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After picking up starts at the hot corner in each of the past four games -- including both ends of Sunday's doubleheader split -- Urias will take a seat for the series finale. Tyler Nevin replaces Urias at third base.
May 5 2022Urias went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer during Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias returned to the starting lineup after being benched Tuesday and made the most of the opportunity by ripping his first homer of the season. The third-year infielder is off to a slow start this season, slashing just .205/.282/.532 through 22 games.
May 3 2022Urias is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias went 2-for-13 with a double, a walk, two runs and an RBI while starting each of the past four games for Baltimore. He'll get a routine maintenance day Tuesday, allowing Tyler Nevin to stick in the lineup as Baltimore's third baseman.
Apr 24 2022Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 2-for-12 at the dish while starting each of the past three games, Urias will take a seat in what likely amounts to a maintenance day. Kelvin Gutierrez replaces Urias at third base.
Apr 20 2022Urias isn't starting Wednesday's game against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias went 2-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts in his last two appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last four games. Kelvin Gutierrez will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Apr 19 2022Urias went 2-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Urias' second multi-hit game of the season. The 27-year-old has been a fairly regular presence in the lineup as the Orioles' primary third baseman, but he's struggled to replicate his strong spring stats in the regular season. He's slashing .194/.237/.250 with one RBI, two runs scored, two doubles and 2:10 BB:K through nine contests.
Apr 17 2022Urias is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has started six of eight games at the hot corner to begin the season but finds himself on the bench for Sunday's contest. Kelvin Gutierrez will start in his place for the series finale in New York.
Apr 9 2022Urias went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has gone 3-for-8 across the first two games of the season, and two of his hits have been doubles. That's a continuation of a strong spring for the infielder, who has earned a starting role out of the gates. Urias started at second base Friday against lefty Shane McClanahan, then moved over to the hot corner with a righty (Drew Rasmussen) on the bump Saturday. If that arrangement continues, it'll leave Rougned Odor and Kelvin Gutierrez in part-time roles to begin the season.
Mar 28 2022Urias is hitting .500 through five Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has flexed some power as well, posting three home runs and a double with four RBI and six runs scored. The Orioles' infield plans remain a bit muddied -- Urias is in contention for a starting job, but it's unclear if that will be at shortstop or third base. Richie Martin, Jorge Mateo and Kelvin Gutierrez are all also hitting well so far, as the competition for playing time seems to have brought out the best in all of them.
Mar 19 2022Urias should make his spring debut Sunday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He underwent core muscle surgery in November, so it's good to know he's ready for game action. Urias will be a strong contender for playing time in the middle infield for Baltimore this season.
Nov 15 2021The Orioles announced Monday that Urias recently underwent a core-muscle procedure, but the infielder is expected to be a full participant at the start of spring training, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' core repair is likely related to the right adductor strain that kept him on the injured list for the final two weeks of the regular season. Before being shut down, Urias had emergency as an everyday player in the middle infield, ultimately finishing the campaign with a .279/.361/.412 slash line, seven home runs, one stolen base, 38 RBI and 33 runs across 296 plate appearances. He'll likely get a chance to compete for a regular role in spring training, but expect the Orioles to bring in some competition for the 27-year-old at either second base or shortstop.
Sep 23 2021Urias (groin) won't be reinstated from the injured list prior to the end of the regular season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias landed on the 10-day IL with a right adductor strain Wednesday, and he was eligible to return Oct. 2. However, the Orioles won't attempt to rush him back into action and will instead shut him down for the remainder of the year. The 27-year-old appeared in 85 major-league games this year and hit .279 with seven home runs, 38 RBI, 33 runs and a stolen base. Jahmai Jones is in line to serve as the primary second baseman to close out the regular season.
Sep 22 2021Urias was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was scratched from Tuesday's lineup but appeared off the bench and went 1-for-1. However, he'll require a trip to the injured list after he was diagnosed with a right adductor strain. Whether the 27-year-old is cleared to return during the final series of the regular season remains to be seen, but Jahmai Jones should see time at second base after he was called up Wednesday.
Sep 21 2021Urias (upper leg) was scratched from the lineup Tuesday versus the Phillies, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was expected to make his return from a three-game absence Tuesday, but it appears he'll need at least another day off. Pat Valaika will shift over to second base and Richie Martin will enter the lineup and play shortstop, batting seventh.
Sep 20 2021Urias (upper leg) isn't starting Monday's game against the Phillies, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox due to an upper leg injury, and he'll remain out of the lineup for a second straight contest. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Richie Martin will start at shortstop while Pat Valaika shifts to second base.
Sep 19 2021Urias (upper leg) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has battled the upper leg injury over the past few weeks and was scratched from Sunday's lineup after the injury flared up while going through warmups. Richie Martin will start at shortstop while Pat Valaika shifts to the keystone.
Sep 18 2021Urias will sit Saturday against Boston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been hot at the plate recently, hitting .324/.419/.500 over his last 23 games, though his 30.2 percent strikeout rate over that stretch suggests he's due to regress. Pat Valaika takes over at second base Saturday.
Sep 11 2021Urias isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias returned to the lineup from an upper-leg injury that cost him a couple games in Saturday's matinee and went 1-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts. Kelvin Gutierrez will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Sep 10 2021Urias (upper leg) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias continues to deal with upper leg soreness and will be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game Friday. He appeared off the bench Wednesday, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available in Friday's series opener. Kelvin Gutierrez will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.
Sep 9 2021Urias (upper leg) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game, although he went 1-for-1 with a run and an RBI on Wednesday. Manager Brandon Hyde called the infielder's injury something the team will have to monitor for the remainder of the season, according to Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun. Kelvin Gutierrez will start at the hot corner and bat ninth Thursday.
Sep 8 2021Urias (upper leg) remains on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' sore right upper leg will keep him on the bench for the third straight game, but the Orioles are continuing to view his injury as a day-to-day concern. Kelvin Gutierrez will pick up another start at third base while Urias is on the bench.
Sep 7 2021Urias (upper leg) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias left Sunday's game against the Yankees due to upper leg soreness, and the issue will force him out of the lineup for a second straight contest. Kelvin Gutierrez will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.
Sep 6 2021Urias (upper leg) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baltimore won't be calling up another infielder in a corresponding move, so the Orioles will be left with a thin bench in Monday's series opener while Urias tends to the upper-leg injury. With Urias unavailable, look for Jorge Mateo to pick up the start at shortstop, while Kelvin Gutierrez mans third base.
Sep 5 2021Urias left Sunday's win over the Yankees due to upper leg soreness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias missed several games in mid-August due to upper leg soreness, and the issue apparently flared up in Sunday's series finale. Prior to his departure, the 27-year-old went 1-for-2 with a run and a walk. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time due to his current injury.
Aug 29 2021Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Now that fellow infielder Jorge Mateo is healthy again after recently missing three games with lower-back and left hip soreness before returning to the lineup Saturday, the Orioles can afford to give Urias a day off. The 27-year-old had started in each of Baltimore's last 13 games, a span in which he hit .304 with two home runs, nine RBI and seven runs.
Aug 27 2021Urias went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old got the start at shortstop with Jorge Mateo (back/hip) still sidelined. Urias was able to make an impact from the No. 6 spot in the order, and he's now produced nine RBI in his last seven contests. The recent surge has lifted his slash line to .277/.353/.432 with seven home runs, 34 RBI, 28 runs scored and a stolen base through 238 plate appearances. He figures to see regular playing time around the infield in the final month-plus of the season.
Aug 24 2021Urias went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's 14-8 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder struggled for much of the early part of August, but he's now posted four multi-hit efforts in the last five games. Urias has added two home runs, six RBI and three runs scored in that span. The 27-year-old has a .272/.345/.427 slash line this year, and he should be in line for regular at-bats after Maikel Franco was designated for assignment and Richie Martin was optioned Monday.
Aug 21 2021Urias went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' fourth-inning homer to right field was one of four long balls in the contest for Baltimore, though each came with the bases empty. The 27-year-old has just seven homers on the season, though two have come in his past three games. Urias has struggled in August, however, batting .196 (9-for-46).
Aug 19 2021Urias went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Thursday's 7-2 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder drew the start at third base in place of a resting Maikel Franco for Thursday's contest. With the multi-hit effort, Urias broke free from a 1-for-20 slump over his last six games. He's up to six homers, 26 RBI, 24 runs scored, a stolen base and eight doubles while slashing .262/.338/.398 through 213 plate appearances this year.
Aug 15 2021Urias (upper leg) went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been dealing with upper leg soreness for a week, as this was just his second start in the last eight games. The infielder played all of Sunday's contest at second base. If he can stay fully healthy, he'll be in a timeshare with Jorge Mateo, Richie Martin and Maikel Franco for playing time at the non-first base infield positions.
Aug 14 2021Urias (upper leg) remains on the bench for Saturday's game in Boston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has sat for five of the Orioles' last seven games due to soreness in his right leg. Jorge Mateo and Richie Martin will again start as the middle infielders in his absence.
Aug 13 2021Urias (upper leg) will sit Friday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has now been on the bench for four of the last six games as he works through a sore upper right leg. Jorge Mateo starts at second base in his absence, with Richie Martin starting at shortstop.
Aug 12 2021Urias (upper leg) will sit Thursday against Detroit, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has been dealing with soreness in his upper right leg for the past few days. He missed two games over the weekend due to the issue before returning to make a pair of starts, but it resurfaced and forced him to exit Wednesday's contest prematurely. He'll miss at least one more start, with Richie Martin getting the nod at shortstop in his absence.
Aug 11 2021Urias was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Tigers with right upper leg soreness, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was back in the lineup the past couple days after missing two games over the weekend with the injury, and he was pulled from Wednesday's contest after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. It's unclear if the aggravation will result in a stint on the injured list.
Aug 10 2021Urias (upper leg) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias missed the previous two contests with soreness in his upper leg. The issue seems to have subsided, as he'll bat second and man the keystone Tuesday.
Aug 8 2021Urias is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays due to upper leg soreness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias was unavailable for Saturday's contest due to the injury, though he's available off the bench Sunday. Richie Martin will make his second straight start at shortstop for the Orioles.
Aug 7 2021Urias will sit Saturday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias sits for just the third time since he was called up back in late June. He owns a .300/.364/.427 slash line in 30 games over that stretch. Jorge Mateo and Richie Martin will be the middle infielders in his absence.
Aug 2 2021Urias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Monday's 7-1 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias hit Baltimore's fourth and final homer off Yankees starter Andrew Heaney. The 27-year-old infielder has hit safely in five of his last six games, going 7-for-20 (.350) with a homer and two doubles in that span. He's seen regular playing time at shortstop thanks to a solid .284/.358/.426 slash line through 173 plate appearances this year. With Richie Martin (wrist) activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, Urias will need to continue hitting well to avoid losing playing time.
Aug 1 2021Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will be on the bench for the second Sunday, but the 27-year-old should be locked in as Baltimore's everyday shortstop for the rest of the season after the injured Freddy Galvis (quadriceps) was shipped to Philadelphia ahead of Friday's trade deadline. The promise of steady playing time should keep Urias relevant in AL-only leagues, and perhaps deeper mixed leagues in which fantasy managers are seeking a boost in batting average. Urias enters Sunday's series finale with a robust .283 average on the season, but his contributions in other categories (four runs, 24 RBI, 19 runs and one stolen base in 169 plate appearances) are fairy lean.
Jul 25 2021Urias is not in the lineup Sunday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias started the past 20 games after Freddy Galvis landed on the injured list in late June, and he'll receive a well-deserved day off Sunday. Urias has performed well as the fill-in shortstop, hitting .299/.349/.416 with two homers, 12 RBI and eight runs. Pat Valaika will shift to shortstop while Domingo Leyba starts at the keystone.
Jul 23 2021Urias went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a run, a stolen base and a strikeout in Friday's 6-1 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias has now recorded hits in each of his last six appearances, and he's plated multiple runs in three of those contests. He stole his first base of the season when he swiped second base in the fourth inning, and he's now gone 8-for-24 with six RBI, two runs, a stolen base, two walks and three strikeouts across the last six games.
Jul 19 2021Urias went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias kicked off the scoring with a two-run single to right field in the third inning. The 27-year-old has taken full advantage as the Orioles' everyday shortstop duties since Freddy Galvis was placed on the injured list June 27. In 15 games since then, Urias is slashing .328/.381/.483 with two homers, 10 RBI, six runs scored and a 5:11 BB:K. He also has eight games with multiple hits over that span. Urias should have at least another week in that starting role with Galvis' absence expected to be between 1-2 months and is worth a look in deeper mixed leagues or AL-only formats.
Jul 18 2021Urias went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a walk in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias drove in DJ Stewart on base hits in back-to-back plate appearances to help Baltimore race out to an early 7-0 lead and eventually put an end to its five-game losing streak. While Freddy Galvis (quadriceps) is on the shelf, Urias should continue to serve as Baltimore's everyday shortstop. Saturday marked Urias' 14th consecutive start at the position.
Jul 9 2021Urias went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 12-1 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was a bright spot in a dismal loss for the Orioles, recording two of their seven hits and accounting for their only run of the night. Urias has been on a tear of late, hitting .366 with three home runs, eight RBI and just six strikeouts in his last 11 games. On the season, he now boasts a .287/.362/.468 slash line in 105 plate appearances.
Jul 5 2021Urias went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias reached in each of his first three plate appearances with a walk, a single and an RBI double. He would end up scoring during a three-run sixth inning during which the Orioles erased a 4-1 deficit. The 27-year-old is slashing .360/.448/.600 with a homer, five RBI and four runs scored in seven games since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and should continue to be a regular fixture in the lineup with Freddy Galvis (quadriceps) out for up to two months.
Jun 30 2021Urias went 2-for-3 with two walks, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 13-3 rout of the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder has actually gone yard twice in his last four big-league games, but there was a three-week stint at Triple-A in the middle of that stretch. On the season, Urias is slashing .265/.359/.456 through 28 contests for the O's with three homers and 12 RBI, and he should get consistent playing time at shortstop while Freddy Galvis (quadriceps) is on the mend.
Jun 27 2021Urias was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias' call-up comes in the midst of a flurry of roster moves for Baltimore that included shortstop Freddy Galvis (quad) landing on the 10-day IL. Urias is playing shortstop and batting eighth Sunday and could be in line to serve as the primary option at the position with Galvis on the shelf.
Jun 8 2021The Orioles optioned Urias to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move was necessary to make room for Mac Sceroler's (shoulder) activation from the injured list. Urias went 2-for-4 with a homer in his only game after being recalled June 4, but that apparently wasn't enough to earn a longer stay with the big-league club. That said, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Urias up with the Orioles again at some point this season. All in all, he's hit .246/.328/.386 for the big club in 2021.
Jun 6 2021Urias went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs and one strikeout in Sunday's 18-5 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias joined the starting lineup for the first time since he was called up Friday, and he blasted a solo homer in the eighth inning. He hasn't had consistent playing time this year but is now hitting .246 with two home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs in 2021.
Jun 4 2021Urias was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was demoted to Triple-A in mid-May after posting a .626 OPS through six weeks with the Orioles, and he'll return to the major-league roster Friday. Urias also struggled in the minors with a .191/.269/.277 slash line, and he may be sent back down once Pat Valaika (personal) returns from the bereavement list.
May 16 2021Urias was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The O's needed some length behind Adam Plutko on Sunday, so they swapped out Urias for lefty Bruce Zimmermann. Urias surprised with his small-sample performance last season, but he has struggled to a .226/.305/.321 line so far in 2021. He will have to spend at least 10 days in the minors unless he's brought back as an injury replacement.
May 2 2021Urias will start at second base and bat ninth Sunday against the Athletics, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias will remain in the starting nine for the fourth game in a row. The first two of those turns came at shortstop for the injured Freddy Galvis, but he'll get the nod at second base for the second day in a row with the Athletics bringing a lefty (Sean Manaea) to the mound. Since Galvis is healthy again and Rio Ruiz appears locked in as the strong-side platoon option at the keystone, Urias' path to regular playing time still appears blocked.
Apr 13 2021Urias went 2-for-6 with a home run and three RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After popping his first homer of the year, a two-run shot, during a 4-3 loss in the opener, Urias ensured a split for the O's by bringing home Rio Ruiz with a walkoff single in the nightcap. Urias was just 1-for-7 on the season coming into Tuesday and doesn't have much of an offensive resume in the minors, but he should continue to see semi-regular playing time at second base give Baltimore's lack of other options.
Apr 11 2021Urias remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heading into spring training, Urias had been considered a candidate to open the season as the Orioles' primary second baseman, but Baltimore's late signing of Maikel Franco seems to have thwarted those plans. With Franco taking over as the everyday third baseman, Rio Ruiz has since been pushed over to the keystone, where he's emerged as the primary option. Urias will be on the bench Sunday for a seventh time in the Orioles' nine games this season.
Mar 27 2021General manager Mike Elias said Saturday that Urias and Pat Valaika are the primary candidates to start at second base, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The pair appeared to be battling for a utility role during spring training, but the Orioles DFA'd expected starter at second base Yolmer Sanchez on Saturday, opening the path to a starting gig. Urias made his big-league debut last season and performed well in a small sample size, going 9-for-25 with one homer and two doubles in 10 games. Urias and Valaika could begin the season splitting time at the keystone for Baltimore.
Mar 11 2021Urias is battling to earn a roster spot as a bench player, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias proved himself capable of playing across the infield while coming up through the Cardinals' farm system and spent time at second base and shortstop during his major-league debut in 2020. That versatility is something that manager Brandon Hyde stressed when discussing the traits he is looking for in bench bats heading into the 2021 campaign. Urias is in the thick of competition with Pat Valaika and Stevie Wilkerson for the role, though he may see limited playing time initially even if he breaks camp with the big-league club.
Sep 25 2020Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-5 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fifth-inning shot got the O's on the board, but unfortunately they were already down 10-0 at that point. It was Urias' first homer in the majors, and the 26-year-old has had an impressive start to his big-league career, going 8-for-21 (.381) through nine games.
Sep 22 2020Urias was recalled by the Orioles on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Urias made appearances in five games during his time in the majors earlier this season and went 1-for-5 with a walk and a strikeout. He should resume a depth role in the middle infield over the final week of the regular season.
Aug 18 2020Urias was recalled by the Orioles on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Whenever Urias gets into a game, it will be his major-league debut. He posted a .263/.369/.424 slash line (good for a 97 wRC+) in 96 games for Triple-A Memphis in the Cardinals organization last season. He'll likely serve as a utility infielder during his time with the team, giving the Orioles added depth with Jose Iglesias (quadriceps) landing on the injured list in a corresponding move.