Jose Urquidy
SP,RP - Houston Astros
2024 Outlook
Roster %
Eligibility
Astros SP Jose Urquidy has been diagnosed with a forearm strain and will not be available for the start of the season.
Fantasy Impact
Urquidy will be shut down from throwing and will not be in the Opening Day rotation. The Astros have multiple injuries to their starting rotation and are expected to continue to look outside of the organization for depth.
Astros SP Jose Urquidy pulled himself from a minor-league game Friday with elbow discomfort.
Fantasy Impact
Urquidy threw 43 pitches before removing himself and will be evaluated by the Astros’ training staff Friday. The Astros would need to continue to search for starting pitching depth if Urquidy is forced to miss any time.
Jose Urquidy is set to make his first Grapefruit League start on Tuesday against the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact
Urquidy, who is competing for the final spot in the Astros rotation, is looking to bounce back after posting a 5.29 ERA last season.
Jose Urquidy signed a one-year deal worth $3.75 million with the Astros to avoid arbitration.
Fantasy Impact
Urquidy struggled heavily last season, posting a 5.29 ERA across 10 starts. He will be fighting for a spot in the starting rotation with Houston come Spring Training.
The Astros activated Jose Urquidy from the 60-day IL Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Urquidy has missed a considerable amount of time this season due to shoulder issues. The 28-year-old is in line to make the start Sunday, but is expected to face a pitch count limitation after throwing 76 pitches in his final rehab outing. Prior to his injury, Urquidy had a 5.20 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP in six games.