Jose Urquidy

The Pirates signed RHP Jose Urquidy to a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

The deal is worth $1.5 million. Urquidy has pitched just 1 2/3 innings the past two seasons due to right elbow surgery. He will add pitching depth for Pittsburgh.

Jose Urquidy is a free agent after the Detroit Tigers declined his $4 million option for the 2026 season on Thursday. The 30-year-old right-hander missed most of the last two seasons recovering from Tommy John surgery but finished the 2025 campaign healthy.

Fantasy Impact

Urquidy got knocked around in two regular-season relief outings for the Tigers, though he pitched well on his rehab assignment, posting a 2.91 ERA and an 18:5 K:BB over 21.2 innings. He will look to land a rotation job this winter but might have to settle for a minor-league contract.

The Detroit Tigers designated Jose Urquidy for assignment on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

While Urquidy was officially designated for assignment for the time being, he has agreed to be optioned to Triple-A Toledo. He has made two appearances since being activated from Tommy John surgery, allowing two earned runs across 2.1 innings. In a corresponding move, Paul Sewald (shoulder) was activated from the injured list.

Jose Urquidy is expected to pitch in Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

It is unclear if Urquidy will start or pitch in a bulk relief role. He was activated from the 60-day injured list earlier this week.

The Tigers activated RHP José Urquidy from the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Urquidy officially makes his way back from Tommy John surgery. It is unclear what his role will be with the postseason around the corner.