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<\/p>\nPITTSBURGH \u2014 The Pittsburgh Pirates looked like they made their first signing of the offseason with veteran Jos\u00e9 Urquidy, but it ended up taking a weird turn.<\/p>\n
The Pirates did not re-sign Urquidy to a minor-league contract on Oct. 1 and then assign him to Triple-A Indianapolis on Oct. 2, even though MLB.com showed both moves in the transactions log.<\/p>\n
The team cleaned up the mistake, saying to disregard what MLB.com listed and that it was incorrect.<\/p>\n
MLB.com got rid of the transactions the following day, so they are no longer listed on their site to clear up further confusion.<\/p>\n
Why Would This Happen?<\/p>\n
Very rarely will MLB.com make this mistake, but it’s not impossible and can happen with human error.<\/p>\n
Different sites, including Pittsburgh Pirates On SI, reported this transaction as accurate, since MLB.com rarely would list a transaction that didn’t happen.<\/p>\n
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Apr 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Jos\u00e9 Urquidy (65) reacts after the final out 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 also made sense, since Urquidy signed with the Pirates<\/a> last season on a one-year, $1.5 million deal, and Urquidy returning on a minor league contract wouldn’t be that outlandish.<\/p>\n MLB.com shouldn’t make these mistakes going forward, but it’s imperative for those of us who are reporters to double-check to make sure they are accurate before writing.<\/p>\n Would Pirates Actually Re-Sign Urquidy?<\/p>\n Urquidy elected free agency on Sept. 30, three days after the Philadelphia Phillies designated him for assignment, so Urquidy re-signing with the Pirates could happen.<\/p>\n The Pirates’ main link with Urquidy is pitching coach Bill Murphy<\/a>, as the duo spent time with the Houston Astros from 2021-24.<\/p>\n May 6, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitching coach Bill Murphy against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n Murphy was an assistant pitching coach in 2021 and then as pitching coach with Houston from 2022 to 2025, while Urquidy pitched five seasons with the Astros from 2019-23.<\/p>\n Urquidy had his two best seasons in the major leagues in 2021, posting an 8-3 record in 20 starts with a 3.63 ERA, and 2022, posting a 13-8 record in 28 starts and a 3.94 ERA, when the duo won the World Series with Houston.<\/p>\n Murphy took over as Pirates coach in 2025 and likely played a role in Urquidy signing with them ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n Urquidy didn’t take advantage of his chance, struggling in Spring Training and in MLB, as Carmen Mlodzinski became the last Pirates starter.<\/p>\n The Pirates don’t necessarily need Urquidy next season, but could always sign him as a veteran option, especially if they have injuries.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh also has younger options in Barco, Khristian Curtis<\/a>, Wilber Dotel and Antwone Kelly that they will likely turn to for those opportunities, instead of re-signing Urquidy. <\/p>\n![\"Pittsburgh](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01m4181w3xth9g4d6hh9.jpg\" "\\"Pittsburgh")
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