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.
- 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…
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