{"id":252651,"date":"2026-07-27T00:32:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T00:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/252651\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T00:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T00:32:14","slug":"pirates-trade-veteran-starting-pitcher-to-white-sox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/252651\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirates Trade Veteran Starting Pitcher to White Sox"},"content":{"rendered":"

PITTSBURGH \u2014 The Pittsburgh Pirates continue making moves ahead of the trade deadline, but this one saw them send a player away, rather than acquire them.<\/p>\n

The Pirates traded right-handed starting pitcher Jos\u00e9 Urquidy to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Felix Doroteo.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh designated Urquidy for assignment<\/a> on July 24, as they placed catcher Shawn Ross on the 40-man roster, following catcher Rafael Flores Jr<\/a>. going on the 7-day injured list with concussion symptoms.<\/p>\n

The Pirates trading Urquidy away means that the White Sox were interested in acquiring him and doing so before he went on waivers, where they’ll likely receive cash considerations.<\/p>\n

Why Pirates Moved On From Urquidy<\/p>\n

The Pirates didn’t have Urquidy pitch for them since the middle of April and it didn’t seem like he would come back into the fold for the rotation.<\/p>\n

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington spoke about Urquidy on The Pirates Insider Show<\/a> and said that they needed the 40-man roster spot and Urquidy ended up being their decision.<\/p>\n

\"Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Apr 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Jos\u00e9 Urquidy (65) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

It mostly came down to the Pirates’ starting rotation remaining healthy for most of the year and with him not having opportunities, they had to move on from the least consequential player with their catcher ranks depleted with injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt ended up being Urquidy. When we signed Urquidy in the offseason, we did so to try to build that starting depth going into the year, it\u2019s a long year,” Cherington said. <\/p>\n

“Now we\u2019re late in July and it just so happens that a part of the team, knock on wood, that\u2019s been relatively stable has been the rotation. We just haven\u2019t had the opportunity for him. So we sort of just ran out of time with it. Needed the 40-man spot, that\u2019s how we decided to go.\u201d<\/p>\n

Urquidy’s Tenure With Pirates<\/p>\n

Urquidy signed<\/a> for the Pirates on a one-year, $1.5 million deal this offseason, as starting rotation depth and a veteran who had experience with new pitching coach Bill Murphy<\/a> during their time with the Houston Astros.<\/p>\n

He did not perform well with the Pirates in Spring Training, posting a 9.28 ERA over three starts in four appearances and ended up in the bullpen on the Opening Day roster.<\/p>\n

\"Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Mar 9, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the third inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Urquidy posted an 8.53 ERA over 6.1 innings pitched in five outings, with a .441 batting average allowed and a 2.68 WHIP.<\/p>\n

The Pirates sent Urquidy down<\/a> to Triple-A Indianapolis on April 17 and he pitched down there for three months, now getting a shot to pitch at the major league level again with the White Sox.<\/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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