Blue Jays acquire Luis Urías to bolster infield depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded for infielder Luis Urías from the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. This move is aimed at improving infield depth amid ongoing injury concerns and inconsistent performances. Urías, once a highly regarded prospect, has excelled at Triple-A this season, posting a.361 batting average in 27 games. He will report to Triple-A Buffalo, where the Blue Jays hope his strong hitting can earn him a spot on the major league roster soon.
- •Luis Urías joins the Blue Jays following a trade with the Diamondbacks.
- •He posted a.361 batting average at Triple-A this season.
- •Urías has struggled to secure a permanent MLB role in previous years.
- •Toronto seeks to enhance its infield performance after injuries.
- •Urías will start at Triple-A Buffalo before potential promotion.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays promote former top prospect ahead of Astros series
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays make trade, acquire former top prospect
"The Toronto Blue Jays have added some infield depth by acquiring former top prospect Luis Urías from the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. While the move may not generate major headlines across baseball, it represents a low-risk addition with intriguing upside for…
"The Toronto Blue Jays are making changes to their MLB roster, this time giving a former elite prospect another opportunity at the major league level. Toronto announced Monday that it has selected the contract of infielder Luis Urías, just days…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 9:26 PMBlue Jays promote former top prospect ahead of Astros series
The Toronto Blue Jays are making changes to their MLB roster, this time giving a former elite prospect another opportunity at the major league level. Toronto announced Monday that it has selected the contract of infielder Luis Urías, just days…
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 11:37 PMBlue Jays make trade, acquire former top prospect
The Toronto Blue Jays have added some infield depth by acquiring former top prospect Luis Urías from the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. While the move may not generate major headlines across baseball, it represents a low-risk addition with intriguing upside for…
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