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Ramón Urías
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Ramón Urías Injury News & Updates
Sep 30, 2023
Returns from illness
Urias (illness) is starting at third base and batting eighth Saturday against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Could return Saturday
Urias (illness) is expected to be available for Saturday's game versus the Red Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
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 29, 2023
Scratched due to illness
Urias was scratched from the lineup Friday versus Boston due to an illness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It doesn't sound like much of a concern. Jordan Westburg will now start at third base and bat sixth against the Red Sox and right-hander Nick Pivetta.
Sep 21, 2023
Absent from lineup
Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Cleveland.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Not in Tuesday's lineup
Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 7, 2023
Three hits in win
Urias went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Angels.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Sits again Sunday
Urias isn't in the Orioles' lineup Sunday against the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
Urias extended his hitting streak to six games Friday but will sit for the second consecutive game Sunday. His absence will allow Jordan Westburg to start at third base and bat eighth.
Aug 12, 2023
Breather Saturday
Urias is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Mariners, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Returns to Baltimore lineup
Urias (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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Not starting, but may be available
Urias (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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Exits with heel injury
Urias was removed from Tuesday's game against the Astros with left heel discomfort, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
On bench Wednesday
Urias is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Hits bench Monday
Urias is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Sitting out Tuesday
Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Drives in three
Urias went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Goes deep in win
Urias went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 15-2 win over the Twins.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Heads to bench Sunday
Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 since Aaron Hicks and Ryan O'Hearn are carrying hot bats, and with Cedric Mullins (groin) back from the injured list.
Jun 22, 2023
Pops homer in loss
Urias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Rays.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Gets third consecutive start
Urias will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Four hits in Sunday's win
Urias went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Royals.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Homer, steal in win
Urias went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a stolen base in Thursday's victory over the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
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 contests, 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, 2023
Sitting again Sunday
Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at San Francisco, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Heads to bench
Urias will sit Saturday against San Francisco.
ANALYSIS
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. Henderson starts at the hot corner Saturday.
May 31, 2023
Breather Wednesday
Urias is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against Cleveland, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Remains on bench
Urias will sit Saturday versus the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Not starting Friday
Urias is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 26, 2023
Returns from injured list
Urias was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Orioles on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Urias wound up missing about two-and-a-half weeks of action with a left hamstring strain. He reached base four times in a couple rehab games with High-A Aberdeen and should return to playing most days for the Orioles while bouncing between second base, third base and designated hitter.
May 25, 2023
Aims for weekend return
Urias (hamstring) is aiming to return from the injured list this weekend, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias will likely get his wish if he makes it through another rehab game or two without issue. He drew three walks and scored a pair of runs in his rehab debut Wednesday with High-A Aberdeen. The 28-year-old infielder has been sidelined since May 8 because of a left hamstring strain.
May 24, 2023
Starting rehab assignment Wednesday
Urias (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Testing hamstring Sunday
Urias is running the best and testing his left hamstring strain with Baltimore head trainer Brian Ebel on Sunday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 should be back in the lineup for Baltimore by the end of May.
May 16, 2023
Aiming for next homestand
Urias (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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Hits in cage Sunday
Orioles 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks
Urias (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined 2-to-3 weeks, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Likely out beyond 10 days
Urias (hamstring) will "miss a good bit of time," Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 9, 2023
Goes on IL with strained hamstring
Urias was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Orioles on Tuesday with a strained left hamstring.
ANALYSIS
Urias suffered the injury during Monday's loss to the Rays. The severity of the strain is unclear at the moment, and, thus, so is Urias' timetable. Urias is sporting a .756 OPS with one home run and two stolen bases in 30 contests this season.
May 8, 2023
Dealing with hamstring strain
Urias suffered a left hamstring strain during Monday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 8, 2023
Exits with injury
Urias left Monday's game against the Rays due to an undisclosed injury, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias appeared to suffer the injury after singling in the bottom of the ninth inning. He'll be considered day-to-day until the extent of the injury becomes known.
May 6, 2023
Starting at first base
Urias is getting his first start of the season at first base while batting ninth Saturday against Atlanta, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 6, 2023
Three more hits in win
Urias went 3-for-5 with two strikeouts in Friday's 9-4 win over Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
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 5, 2023
Enjoys big game off bench
Urias went 2-for-2 with a double, four RBI and two stolen bases in a 13-10 win against the Royals on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Out Sunday vs. Tigers
Urias is not in the starting lineup against the Red Sox on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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 26, 2023
Four hits in win
Urias went 4-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's victory over Boston.
ANALYSIS
Urias had an impressive series against the Red Sox, going 7-for-11 with three RBI and five runs scored. Through his first 75 plate appearances this season, Urias is slashing .292/.387/.415 with a home run, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored. He's been playing regularly between second and third base for Baltimore, though the 28-year-old infielder has yet to offer much in the way of power or speed this year. However, Urias has demonstrated some home run potential in the past -- he hit 16 homers in 403 at-bats last season.
Apr 23, 2023
Drives in three
Urias went 1-for-3 with a three-run double in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Urias provided a big hit in the third inning, lacing a bases-loaded double to give Baltimore a 4-0 lead. The infielder hadn't driven in a run since April 10 versus Oakland. He's maintained a .240/.356/.380 slash line with a home run, seven RBI, seven runs scored, four doubles and a 5:19 BB:K through 59 plate appearances this season, though it's his solid defense that will help him stay in the lineup when his bat's cold.
Apr 19, 2023
Returns to lineup
Urias (ear) is back in the Orioles' lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nationals, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sunreports.
ANALYSIS
It's the first start since Saturday for Urias, who was hit behind the ear by a pitch in a game versus the White Sox. He's batting fifth and playing second base against MacKenzie Gore.
Apr 18, 2023
Clears concussion protocol
Urias has cleared concussion protocol and is available off the bench for the Orioles on Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias hasn't played since being hit in the head by a pitch during Saturday's game against the White Sox, but he's avoided a concussion and is now ready to go when called upon. The infielder has a .788 OPS with one home run in 13 contests this season.
Apr 18, 2023
Out again Tuesday
Urias (ear) remains out of the Orioles' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Urias was hit by a pitch in the head during Saturday's game against the White Sox. While it appears he avoided a concussion, he has a bruise behind his ear and is surely still sore. It's not clear whether Urias is available off the bench.
Apr 16, 2023
Diagnosed with contusion behind ear
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters that Urias is still in the concussion protocol and dealing with a bruise behind his left ear, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias is out of the lineup Sunday after taking a fastball to his head and being removed from the lineup against the White Sox on Saturday. The manager also mentioned he was unsure if Urias will be ready for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, and a trip to the seven-day injured list can't be ruled out at this time.
Apr 16, 2023
Remains out of lineup
Urias (head) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mateo was hit on the left side of his helmet during Saturday's game against the White Sox by a Kendall Graveman fastball that was clocked at 96.2 mph and wasn't able to continue. The infielder will miss at least one more game with Jorge Mateo lined up at shortstop and Gunnar Henderson back at third base for the series finale.
Apr 15, 2023
Exits after HBP to head
Urias was removed from Saturday's game against the White Sox after taking a pitch to the head, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias got struck on the left side of his helmet by a Kendall Graveman fastball that was clocked at 96.2 mph. He did eventually walk off the field under his own power but is sure to be put in concussion protocol. Gunnar Henderson, who originally had the day off, entered the game for Urias in the top of the seventh inning.
Apr 13, 2023
Sitting out Thursday
Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Athletics, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It's a routine day off after Urias had started each of the previous six contests. Gunnar Henderson is at third base and Adam Frazier is at second.
Apr 7, 2023
Handling third base
Urias is starting at third base and batting sixth for the Orioles on Friday against the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Urias has now made more starts a third base (four) than Gunnar Henderson (three) this season and has an additional start under his belt at second base (Henderson holds the edge in overall starts with six to Urias' five). It's a bit of a surprise, but the O's clearly value Urias' defense following a Gold Glove-winning showing in 2022.
Apr 3, 2023
Sitting Monday
Urias is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Strikes out five times
Urias went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts in Saturday's loss to Boston.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Knocks homer in win
Urias went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 10-9 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
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 30, 2023
Gets call at hot corner for opener
Urias is starting at third base and batting sixth for the Orioles on Thursday versus the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
The O's are, surprisingly, going with Gunnar Henderson in the designated hitter spot for the opener while Urias handles the hot corner. Urias should also play a good bit of second base this season, but that spot belongs to Adam Frazier on Thursday.
Mar 25, 2023
Returns to lineup
Urias (thumb) will bat second and play second base in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 (104 wRC+) with 16 homers in 118 games last season, he appears to be set for a utility infield role this year.
Mar 24, 2023
Scratched again due to thumb
Urias (thumb) was scratched from the Orioles' Grapefruit League lineup again Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias remains sidelined because of a bruised right thumb, though O's manager Brandon Hyde downplayed the issue Thursday. Terrin Vavra will start at second base Friday night against the Yankees.
Mar 24, 2023
Back in action Friday
Urias (thumb) is back in the Orioles' lineup for Friday's Grapefruit League matchup versus the Yankees, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias was scratched from Thursday's lineup with a bruised right thumb, but he's back out there a day later, batting seventh and playing second base. The 28-year-old is sporting just a .619 OPS with no home runs this spring.
Mar 23, 2023
Dealing with bruised thumb
Urias was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers due to a bruised right thumb, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias suffered the injury while fielding batting practice. Manager Brandon Hyde downplayed the significance of the issue, and it doesn't appear likely to hinder Urias' availability for Opening Day. He's projected to fill a utility role along Baltimore's infield to start the campaign.
Mar 23, 2023
Scratched from lineup Thursday
Urias was scratched from the Orioles' lineup ahead of Thursday's Grapefruit League game against Detroit, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear why Urias was removed from the lineup in favor of Daz Cameron, but the team will likely provide an update relatively soon. The 28-year-old infielder has slashed just . 214/.333/.286 over 33 plate appearances this spring.
Mar 17, 2023
Not hitting well yet
Urias has gone 4-for-21 (.190) through nine Grapefruit League games.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
To play more 2B this spring
Urias is expected to play more at second base this spring, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Healthy, but sitting out WBC
Urias (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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Facing multi-month recovery
Urias 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Shut down with knee injury
The Orioles placed Urias on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right knee sprain.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Managing knee issue
Urias was diagnosed with right knee discomfort after exiting Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
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 27, 2022
Exits with leg injury
Urias was removed from Tuesday's game against the Red Sox with an apparent right leg injury, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias went 3-for-3 and was a double short of the cycle when he suffered the injury while running to third base after his fifth-inning single. It's a tough break for the 28-year-old, who was in the midst of his second straight multi-hit game. He should be considered day-to-day until more information is available on the injury.
Sep 27, 2022
Returns to lineup
Urias (neck) is starting at third base and hitting fifth Tuesday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias missed a couple days with a back/neck issue. He is hitting .220 with two doubles in 20 games this month.
Sep 26, 2022
Remains out Monday
Urias (neck) isn't in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Day-to-day with neck spasms
Urias is day-to-day with back/neck spasms, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
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 25, 2022
Riding pine Sunday
Urias is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias is hitting .220 with zero home runs in 20 games this month. Rougned Odor will start at second base while Gunnar Henderson starts at third.
Sep 24, 2022
Good to go
Urias (neck/shoulder) will bat fifth and play third base Saturday against Houston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias was scratched Friday due to neck and shoulder spasms, but the issue evidently wasn't particularly serious. He'll look to climb out of his slump Saturday, as he has just four hits in his last 12 games.
Sep 23, 2022
Dealing with spasms
Urias is dealing with neck/shoulder spasms, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias was scratched from Friday's lineup against Houston and it is now confirmed to be an issue with spasms in his neck/shoulder area. It's unknown how long Urias will remain inactive, but it sits as a day-to-day situation for now.
Sep 23, 2022
No longer starting Friday
Urias was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Astros for an undisclosed reason.
ANALYSIS
Urias wasn't in the lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Astros, and he was removed from Friday's lineup a few hours before the start of the game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Terrin Vavra will start at the keystone and bat eighth.
Sep 22, 2022
Takes seat Thursday
Urias isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Riding pine Sunday
Urias is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Two-run homer in win
Urias went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and three RBI in Wednesday's victory over the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Blasts 14th homer
Urias went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 2-0 victory over the Astros on Friday.
ANALYSIS
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 home run of 2022. He is slashing .232/.261/.366 with two home runs in August.
Aug 23, 2022
Not starting Tuesday
Urias is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 20, 2022
Smacks homer in slugfest
Urias 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Two hits in Tuesday's win
Urias went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Blasts three-run homer
Urias went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Urias helped the Orioles claim an early lead, hitting a two-out blast in the first inning. It was his first long balls 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, 2022
Takes seat Sunday
Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 3, 2022
Adds steal Tuesday
Urias 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.
ANALYSIS
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, though he's more likely to make an impact with power over speed.
Jul 26, 2022
Launches crucial homer
Urias went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Homer, double in Saturday's win
Urias 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Goes deep twice
Urias went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 5-4 loss to Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Collects three hits, homer
Urias went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 4-2 win against the Cubs on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Plates three runs in win
Urias went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's 9-5 win over the Angels.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Heads to bench Thursday
Urias is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Reinstated from injured list
Urias (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Set to begin rehab assignment
Urias (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Nearing return
Urias (oblique) took early batting practice and also fielded groundballs prior to Monday's game against the Mariners, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Resumes baseball activities
Urias (oblique) resumed baseball activities Wednesday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Still progressing slowly
Orioles 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Progressing slowly in recovery
Urias (oblique) said Wednesday that his recovery process is "going slow," Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
To IL with oblique strain
Urias was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Dealing with left side discomfort
Urias was removed from Friday's lineup against the Royals due to left side discomfort, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 10, 2022
Late scratch Friday
Urias was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals for an undisclosed reason, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Orioles haven't yet provided a reason for removing Urias from the lineup minutes before the start of the game. Tyler Nevin will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Jun 9, 2022
Not in Thursday's lineup
Urias isn't starting Thursday against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 8, 2022
Smacks homer
Urias 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Out of Friday's lineup
Urias is not in Friday's lineup against the Guardians, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 2, 2022
Pops solo shot
Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo shot and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Homers, drives in three
Urias went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 10-0 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
On base four times
Urias went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 12-8 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
All three of his hits were singles. Urias has a pair of three-hit efforts in his last four games, as 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 24, 2022
Three hits in win
Urias went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored in Monday's 6-4 win over the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Urias scored a run during Baltimore's big third inning before hitting a go-ahead homer off of 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, 2022
Not starting Saturday
Urias isn't starting Saturday against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
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 18, 2022
Homers in Tuesday's loss
Urias went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Returns to lineup
Urias (abdomen) is starting Saturday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Remains out of lineup
Urias (abdomen) isn't starting Friday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Unavailable Thursday
Urias (abdomen) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias 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.
May 11, 2022
Still sidelined Wednesday
Urias (abdomen) isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Battling abdominal issues
Urias was held out of Tuesday's lineup against the Cardinals due to abdominal discomfort, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 10, 2022
Scratched from Tuesday's lineup
Urias was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Cardinals for unspecified reasons, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias was slated to start at second base but was instead scratched shortly before first pitch. He should be considered day-to-day for now while Chris Owings steps in at the keystone.
May 9, 2022
Sits for series finale
Urias is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Hits first homer of season
Urias went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer during Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Urias returned to the starting lineup Wednesday after being benched Tuesday and made the most of his 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 the first 22 games.
May 3, 2022
Parked on bench Tuesday
Urias is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
ANALYSIS
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 28, 2022
Not in Thursday's lineup
Urias will sit Thursday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias has yet to get going at the plate this season, hitting .203/.242/.237 through 15 games. Kelvin Gutierrez will get the start at third base.
Apr 24, 2022
Resting Sunday
Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Not starting Wednesday
Urias isn't starting Wednesday's game against Oakland.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Two hits in loss
Urias went 2-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Athletics.
ANALYSIS
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 a 2:10 BB:K through nine contests.
Apr 17, 2022
Not starting Sunday
Urias is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Second double in as many games
Urias went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Rays.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Hitting well in spring
Urias is hitting .500 through five Grapefruit League games.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Spring debut coming Sunday
Urias should make his spring debut Sunday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
On mend from core-muscle procedure
The 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Won't return in 2021
Urias (groin) won't be reinstated from the injured list prior to the end of the regular season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Placed on 10-day injured list
Urias was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Late scratch
Urias (upper leg) was scratched from the lineup Tuesday versus the Phillies, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old was 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 21, 2021
Good to go Tuesday
Urias (upper leg) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies after missing the previous three games, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The infielder has battled an upper leg injury for the majority of September, and the issue became severe enough to sideline him for the last three games. He appears to be feeling better Tuesday, however, as he'll return to second base and bat fifth.
Sep 20, 2021
Remains out of lineup
Urias (upper leg) isn't starting Monday's game against the Phillies, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Scratched Sunday
Urias (upper leg) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Not in Saturday's lineup
Urias will sit Saturday against Boston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Not starting nightcap
Urias isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Urias returned to the lineup 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 11, 2021
Back in action for Game 1
Urias (upper leg) is starting at second base and batting fifth in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
He hasn't played since making one at-bat on Sept. 8. Urias is currently riding a modest six-game hitting streak.
Sep 10, 2021
Still not starting
Urias (upper leg) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Remains out of lineup
Urias (upper leg) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. Kelvin Gutierrez will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.
Sep 8, 2021
Out again Wednesday
Urias (upper leg) remains on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Not starting Tuesday
Urias (upper leg) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Out Monday with injury
Urias (upper leg) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Exits with upper leg soreness
Urias left Sunday's win over the Yankees due to upper leg soreness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Takes Sunday off
Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
On base four times Thursday
Urias went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Angels.
ANALYSIS
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 25, 2021
Knocks in three in loss
Urias went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's 14-8 loss to the Angels.
ANALYSIS
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 22, 2021
Slugs solo shot Saturday
Urias went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
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 20, 2021
Smacks sixth homer
Urias 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Hitless in return
Urias (upper leg) went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Boston.
ANALYSIS
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 15, 2021
Back in action Sunday
Urias (upper leg) is starting at second base and batting fifth Sunday against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Urias has been dealing with soreness in his right upper leg throughout the week and will rejoin the starting nine Sunday. The 27-year-old sat five of the previous seven contests and went 0-for-6 with a walk in his two appearances.
Aug 14, 2021
Remains sidelined
Urias (upper leg) remains on the bench for Saturday's game in Boston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Still sitting
Urias (upper leg) will sit Friday against the Red Sox, source reports.Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Sitting Thursday
Urias (upper leg) will sit Thursday against Detroit, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 12, 2021
Injury resurfaces
Urias was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Tigers with right upper leg soreness, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Back in lineup Tuesday
Urias (upper leg) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Battling leg soreness
Urias is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays due to upper leg soreness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Heads to bench
Urias will sit Saturday against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Hits fifth homer
Urias 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Gets breather Sunday
Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Takes seat Sunday
Urias is not in the lineup Sunday against the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
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 24, 2021
Swipes bag Friday
Urias went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a run, a stolen base and a strikeout in Friday's 6-1 win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Plates two in win
Urias went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Royals.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Plates two in victory
Urias went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a walk in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Royals.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Homers in blowout loss
Urias went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 12-1 loss to the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Reaches base thrice in loss
Urias went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Angels.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Pops third homer
Urias 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Back with big club
Urias was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Sent down to Triple-A
The Orioles optioned Urias to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The move was to 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 apparently it wasn't enough to earn a longer stay with the big-league club. That being said, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Urias with the Orioles again at some point this season.
Jun 6, 2021
Hits second homer
Urias went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs and one strikeout in Sunday's 18-5 win over Cleveland.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Rejoins big-league club
Urias was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Optioned to Triple-A
Urias was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Gets fourth straight start
Urias will start at second base and bat ninth Sunday against the Athletics, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
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 14, 2021
Makes impact in twin bill
Urias went 2-for-6 with a home run and three RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Getting little work
Urias remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
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 28, 2021
Candidate for starting role
General 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Battling for bench role
Urias is battling to earn a roster spot as a bench player, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Swats first big-league homer
Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-5 loss to the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Recalled by Orioles
Urias was recalled by the Orioles on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 5, 2020
Sent back down
Urias was returned to the Orioles' alternate training site following Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Urias took a walk in one plate appearance as a pinch hitter in Friday's twin bill, but he'll head back to alternate camp. The 26-year-old has seen minimal playing time in the majors this season.
Sep 4, 2020
Rejoins big club for doubleheader
Urias was recalled from the Orioles' alternate training site to serve as the 29th man for Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old was sent to the alternate site last week, but he'll rejoin the Orioles for Friday's doubleheader. Urias is 1-for-5 in four games this season and should return to the alternate site after the twin bill.
Aug 27, 2020
Optioned to alternate camp
Urias was optioned to the Orioles' alternate training site Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Urias served as infield depth for the major-league club recently and appeared in four games. He'll return to alternate camp after Jose Iglesias (quadriceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
Aug 18, 2020
Earns first callup
Urias was called up by the Orioles on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Urias' next big-league appearance will be his first. 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.
Jul 16, 2020
Joins 60-man pool
Urias (lower leg) was added to Baltimore's 60-man player pool Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Urias will report to the team's alternate camp site in Bowie, Maryland. The 26-year-old, who was claimed off waivers in February, spent most of the 2019 season with Triple-A Memphis, slashing .263/.369/.424 in 96 games.
Mar 21, 2020
Dispatched to minors
The Orioles optioned Urias (lower leg) to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Baltimore scooped up the utility infielder off waivers from the Cardinals in February, but Urias never had the opportunity to make a serious run at an Opening Day bench job before spring training was suspended last week. Though he battled shin splints about a week before the shutdown, Urias should be fully healthy by the time the minor-league season gets underway.
Mar 5, 2020
Out with shin splints
Urias is out Thursday with shin splints, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Recently claimed off waivers by the Orioles after he was designated for assignment by the Cardinals, Urias is the older brother of Brewers shortstop Luis Urias. He has a legitimate shot of seeing time in the majors this year on a rebuilding club, but it is unclear when he will be ready to make his Grapefruit League debut.
Feb 11, 2020
Claimed by Orioles
Urias was claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The Orioles will be an easier roster to crack than the Cardinals would have been, but Urias' odds of breaking camp in the big leagues don't appear particularly high in Baltimore either. In 142 games at the Triple-A level, he's hit a modest .262/.347/.426.
Feb 6, 2020
Dropped from 40-man
Urias was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
This move frees up a roster spot for Ricardo Sanchez, who was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals on Thursday. Urias spent the majority of 2019 with Triple-A Memphis, appearing in 96 games and slashing .263/.369/.424 with nine home runs and four stolen bases.
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