Jose Urquidy

Jose Urquidy allowed an unearned run in the bottom of the tenth inning, but hung on to earn the save as the Pirates defeated the Mets, 4-3 in 10 innings, on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Urquidy was a late signing by the Pirates this offseason, but made the Opening Day roster despite a rough spring. After a leadoff walk to Francisco Lindor, Urquidy allowed an RBI double to Juan Soto, which brought home the automatic runner from second. The righthander then got help from Oneil Cruz as he threw out Lindor at the plate on the Soto hit. Urquidy then retired Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco to secure the Pirates' win. It was Urquidy's second career save with his first coming in 2023 as a member of the Astros. Save opportunities should be few and far between for Urquidy, so don't rush to the wire expecting him to take over as the Pirates' closer.

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.