What if I told you that a pitcher that was picked up off the scrap heap at the end of the season to provide innings to a staff that could be described as beleaguered at the time and would end up finishing top ten on the team in WAR?
Veteran righty Jose Urquidy cleared waivers and elected free agency on Wednesday. He didn’t have to wait long to find a new gig. Urquidy is headed back to the Pirates on a minor league deal, per his MLB.com transactions tracker.
With the final day of the regular season on deck, several playoff-bound teams called up innings eaters on September 27. And to bring back a potent arm, Jose Urquidy was DFA’d by the Phillies.
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The Phillies officially activated lefty Jesus Luzardo ahead of their season finale against the Rays, per a team announcement. Right-hander Jose Urquidy was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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The Philadelphia Phillies claimed right-hander Jose Urquidy off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Right-hander Caleb Kilian was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Urquidy on the 40-man roster.
Jose Urquidy has bounced around over the past year. The ex-Astro started 2026 with the Pirates, spent time in Chicago with the White Sox, and is now back in Pennsylvania with the Phillies.
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking far and wide for help in the bullpen down the stretch run of the season. With starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo landing on the injured list, effectively ending his regular season, other pitchers are going to have to step up in his absence.
Another infielder was claimed by the Mets off waivers on September 15. That would be Christian Cairo, who was claimed from the Philadelphia Phillies. Additionally, the White Sox DFA’d pitcher Jose Urquidy, who landed with Chicago after starting 2026 with the Pirates.
The Chicago White Sox recalled rookie left-hander Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday and designated veteran right-hander Jose Urquidy for assignment.
The story most White Sox fans will take away from the team's 11-2 loss to the Texas Rangers is the rough outing from Jose Urquidy, Making his first MLB start in three years, Urquidy threw 93 pitches in only three innings while giving up five runs.
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Thanks to a Tristan Peters walk-off blast, the Chicago White Sox were able to grab the series win over the New York Mets. It could prove to be a particularly meaningful victory for Will Venable's team, as he will now welcome a frisky Texas Rangers squad to Rate Field.
It's been less than a month since the White Sox acquired Jose Urquirdy for minor-league pitcher Felix Doroteo. At the time, many suggested Urquidy might eventually be of help to a pitching staff that had become increasingly suspect.
Jose Urquidy struck out eight batters over six scoreless innings and Braden Montgomery ripped a two-run double, fueling the visiting Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon.
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Just two days after being designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 24, Urquidy has found a new home with the Chicago White Sox.
The Cubs’ bench shuffle continued on July 24, as the club demoted Kevin Alcantara and promoted infielder James Triantos. Additionally, both the Pirates and Phillies called up catchers from Triple-A.
The Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to lure Framber Valdez to Pittsburgh. However, they did add another former Astros pitcher on Thursday.
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a setback in their offseason plans. According to reports from Beisbol Puro on Friday, talks between the Diamondbacks and right-handed pitcher Jose Urquidy fell through, removing a pitcher the team had hoped would factor into its rotation plans.
PHOENIX — With much of the conversation centered on mainstay Merrill Kelly, another pitcher has joined the Arizona Diamondbacks who could prove to be an important bullpen addition.
The Tigers informed right-hander José Urquidy that they’re declining his $4M option.
The Detroit Tigers made an under-the-radar signing in March when they inked Jose Urquidy to a one-year, $1 million contract for the 2025 season with a $4 million club option for 2026.
The Tigers announced have reinstated right-hander José Urquidy from the 60-day injured list.
The Detroit Tigers signed right-hander Jose Urquidy to a one-year, $1 million contract for the 2025 season with a $4 million club option for 2026. Per the Tigers, the club option features 2026 performance bonuses for Urquidy, who hasn't pitched since the 2023 season.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy removed himself from Friday's minor league Grapefruit League game after experiencing discomfort in his right,
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