"Once Urquidy gets into a game, he will be pitching for the first time in almost two years, in addition to suiting up for a team other than the Astros for the first time. He tossed 405 innings for Houston over the 2019 to 2023 seasons, allowing 3.98 earned runs per nine. His 19.6% strikeout rate was below average but he limited walks to a 5.8% pace. He also logged 46 1/3 postseason innings in that span with a 4.08 ERA."
"But in 2024, he couldn't get on the mound due to elbow/forearm issues. He eventually required Tommy John surgery in June. The Astros could have retained him for 2025 via arbitration but instead put him on waivers. Urquidy cleared and elected free agency. The Tigers signed him to a one-year deal with a $1MM guarantee and a 2026 club option worth $4MM plus escalators."
José Urquidy was reinstated from the 60-day injured list by the Tigers. Sawyer Gipson-Long was placed on the 15-day IL with neck stiffness. Beau Brieske was recalled and placed on the 60-day injured list with a right forearm strain to open a 40-man spot. Urquidy has not pitched since elbow/forearm issues in 2024 that led to Tommy John surgery in June. He threw 405 innings for Houston from 2019–2023 with a 3.98 ERA, a 19.6% strikeout rate and a 5.8% walk rate, plus 46 1/3 postseason innings at a 4.08 ERA. The Tigers signed him to a one-year deal with a $1MM guarantee and a 2026 club option.
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