{"id":251555,"date":"2026-07-25T00:21:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T00:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/251555\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T00:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T00:21:26","slug":"pirates-dfa-veteran-starting-pitcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/251555\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirates DFA Veteran Starting Pitcher"},"content":{"rendered":"

PITTSBURGH \u2014 The Pittsburgh Pirates have made numerous roster changes and one that included moving on from one of their starting pitchers.<\/p>\n

The Pirates announced that they designated right-handed starting pitcher Jos\u00e9 Urquidy for assignment on July 24, amongst some other moves they made.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh did this as they selected the contract of catcher Shawn Ross<\/a> and placed him on the 26-man roster after putting catcher Rafael Flores Jr.<\/a> on the 7-day injured list with concussion symptoms. <\/p>\n

The Pirates needed space on the 40-man roster for Ross, so Urquidy gets placed on waivers so Ross can join it.<\/p>\n

Urquidy’s Tenure With Pirates<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh signed Urquidy to a one-year, $1.5 million contract<\/a> back on Feb. 5, bringing him on as a starting pitcher option and veteran for a young pitching staff.<\/p>\n

He had previous success with the Houston Astros, winning the 2022 World Series, and working with now-Pirates pitching coach Bill Murphy, who took over his new role ahead of this season.<\/p>\n

\"Houston<\/p>\n

Mar 9, 2024; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

There was some concern about Urquidy, who hadn’t pitched at the major league level with consistency since 2023, as he underwent season-ending elbow surgery in June 2024 and pitched just twice with the Detroit Tigers in 2025.<\/p>\n

Urquidy struggled in Spring Training, posting a 9.28 ERA over 10.2 innings in three starts and four outings, with a .319 batting average allowed and a 1.69 WHIP. <\/p>\n

The Pirates went with Carmen Mlodzinski as the fifth starter<\/a> instead of Urquidy, who they placed in the bullpen on their Opening Day roster<\/p>\n

Urquidy struggled in his short stint with the Pirates, posting an 8.53 ERA over five appearances and 6.1 innings pitched, with a .441 BAA and a 2.68 WHIP.<\/p>\n

He gave up four runs, one earned run, in the 8-2 loss to the San Diego Padres at PNC Park on April 8, gave up the winning run to the Chicago Cubs in the 7-6 loss at Wrigley Field on April 12 and then allowed four runs and a home run in one inning of relief in the 16-5 win over the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on April 13. <\/p>\n

The Pirates sent Urquidy down to Triple-A Indianapolis<\/a> on April 17 and he spent the past three months with them before the DFA.<\/p>\n

Urquidy posted a 5-4 record over 17 starts and a 3.66 ERA over 83.2 innings pitched, with 73 strikeouts to 18 walks, a .227 BAA and a 1.05 WHIP, having much more success at Triple-A.<\/p>\n

The Pirates could keep Urquidy if he goes unclaimed on waivers, but it’s likely another team will take a chance on the veteran. <\/p>\n

Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates!<\/a><\/p>\n

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