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Tigers Sign José Urquidy Amid Injury Recovery Plans

3/9/2025

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The Detroit Tigers have secured right-hander José Urquidy with a one-year, $1 million deal for 2025, including a $4 million team option for 2026. Currently on the mend from Tommy John surgery, Urquidy is expected to make his comeback midseason. In a strategic move, the Tigers have placed him and Sawyer Gipson-Long on the 60-day injured list to optimize their roster.

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The Detroit Tigers have secured right-hander José Urquidy with a one-year, $1 million deal for 2025, including a $4 million team option for 2026. Currently on the mend from Tommy John surgery, Urquidy is expected to make his comeback midseason. In a strategic move, the Tigers have placed him and Sawyer Gipson-Long on the 60-day injured list to optimize their roster.