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Dropped right into starting nine Urshela went 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Signed earlier in the day following the news that Austin Riley (hand) could miss the rest of the regular season, Urshela was immediately inserted into Atlanta's starting lineup as the third baseman and batted eighth. While he didn't do much with his bat, the 32-year-old played steady defense and drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning that provided an insurance run in a 3-1 victory. Urshela struggled earlier in the season with Detroit, slashing .243/.286/.333 in 325 plate appearances with five homers and 37 RBI, but Atlanta has a track record of picking veterans off the scrap heap and turning them into surprising contributors to a playoff push, with Eddie Rosario's NLCS MVP Award in 2021 being perhaps the most notable example.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Discussing Gio Urshela making his Braves debut | 08/20/2024 The MLB Tonight crew discusses Gio Urshela making his Braves debut as Austin Riley heads to the IL, how it will affect the team and more

AUGUST 20, 2024 • MLB.COM

Photos: New Braves third baseman Gio Urshela Photos of third baseman Gio Urshela, who the Braves signed on Tuesday. Urshela will replace the injured Austin Riley.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • AJC.COM

Braves sign IF Gio Urshela after Austin Riley goes on IL with broken hand

The Atlanta Braves have signed infielder Gio Urshela after placing third baseman Austin Riley on the injured list with a broken hand

AUGUST 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Deal with Atlanta announced Atlanta signed Urshela to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Impact A deal that had been reported as imminent is now official, and Urshela will be active for Atlanta's series opener versus the Phillies on Tuesday. The 32-year-old should get a shot to be the club's primary third baseman down the stretch following the loss of Austin Riley (hand), likely for the season. Urshela slashed only .243/.286/.333 in 92 games for the Tigers this season before being released over the weekend.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on deal with Atlanta Urshela is nearing a major-league contract with Atlanta, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Urshela was cut loose by Detroit over the weekend, but it looks like he's found a prime opportunity in Atlanta, where he would take over at third base for the injured Austin Riley (hand). The veteran infielder slashed just .243/.286/.333 in 92 games for the Tigers, but the 32-year-old entered the year as a career .277/.322/.423 hitter and Atlanta would be betting on a bounce-back.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Detroit The Tigers placed Urshela on unconditional release waivers Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The veteran infielder was designated for assignment by Detroit on Friday, and he won't stick in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Urshela posted a .243/.286/.333 slash line with five homers and 37 RBI in 92 games for the Tigers this season.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Detroit The Tigers designated Urshela for assignment Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The Tigers are poised to add prospects Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney to the roster and Ushela is one of the casualties. Urshela has slashed just .243/.286/.333 with Detroit this season while leading the team with 66 starts at third base. The 32-year-old should be picked up by someone, although there's a good chance he'll clear waivers first.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Urshela is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mariners.

Impact Urshela had four hits -- including a home run -- in Tuesday's game versus Seattle before going hitless Wednesday. He'll defer to Andy Ibanez in Thursday's matinee.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Urshela leads Tigers against the Mariners after 4-hit outing

The Detroit Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners after Gio Urshela's four-hit game on Tuesday

AUGUST 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Big game in rout Urshela went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 15-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Urshela had a fifth of Detroit's whopping 20 hits as a team, giving him his first four-hit effort of the season. The infielder raised his batting average from .237 to .247 in the process. It's been a disappointing campaign for Urshela, who also missed time earlier in the year with a hamstring injury, but the veteran is capable of delivering some useful fantasy lines when he's in the lineup.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Thursday Urshela isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Thursday's game against Seattle.

Impact Urshela will take a seat for Thursday's series finale after going 2-for-5 and driving in two RBI during Wednesday's victory. While he rests, Zach McKinstry will get the starting nod at the hot corner and bat eighth.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Urshela isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Tuesday's game against Seattle.

Impact Urshela will get a day to regroup Tuesday after going just 3-for-27 with two RBI over his last 10 games. Zach McKinstry will start at the hot corner instead and bat eighth.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches twice in loss Urshela went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.

Impact It was a productive afternoon for Urshela, who's been struggling lately. The veteran came into Sunday batting just .083 in his previous 10 games. With Bligh Madris swinging a hot bat since getting promoted from Triple-A Toledo in late July, there is suddenly more competition for playing time at first base. However, even if Urshela cedes time to Madris at first moving forward, the former can also play at third, which is where he was positioned Sunday.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Urshela is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Urshela will begin Saturday's game in the dugout after going 1-for-6 over the first two games of the series. Andy Ibanez will start at the hot corner and bat fifth against Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Sunday Urshela is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Twins, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Urshela went 1-for-8 with three strikeouts over the first two games of the series, and he will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout. Zach McKinstry will start at third base and bat seventh against Minnesota right-hander Bailey Ober.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Friday Urshela is starting at third base and batting eighth in Friday's game against the Twins.

Impact Urshela will return to the starting lineup Friday after sitting Thursday against the Guardians. Since July 1, Urshela has slashed .273/.301/.424 with two home runs and 11 RBI over 70 plate appearances.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Urshela is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

Impact Urshela is absent from the Tigers' starting nine for a second consecutive game, yielding to Bligh Madris at first base. Urshela went hitless in seven at-bats during the Tigers' four-game series with the Guardians.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bench Thursday Urshela is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Urshela will head to the bench for the first time since July 13, ending his streak of seven consecutive starts. Bligh Madris will step in for Urshela at first base.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers aim to keep win streak going against the Blue Jays

The Detroit Tigers seek to build upon a four-game win streak with a victory against the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Yusei Kikuchi K's Gio Urshela for his 8th strikeout | 07/20/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 21, 2024 • MLB.COM

Tigers visit the Blue Jays on 4-game road win streak

The Detroit Tigers visit the Toronto Blue Jays trying to prolong a four-game road winning streak

JULY 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Tigers take advantage of Ramírez errors in 9th inning, beating Dodgers 4-3 in 2nd straight comeback

Yohan Ramírez had two consecutive errors in the ninth inning, paving the way for the Detroit Tigers to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Sunday for their second straight comeback...

JULY 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Hits key home run off bench Urshela went 1-for-1 with a game-winning, two-run home run in Saturday's 11-9, 10-inning win over the Dodgers.

Impact Urshela started the day on the bench, but he ended up capping off a wild comeback win for the Tigers with a walk-off shot, his fourth home run of the season. The veteran has been heating up lately, as he's batting .351 over his last 10 games with two long balls and eight RBI. He should be a solid if not spectacular fantasy option moving forward.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gio Urshela hits 2-run homer, Tigers score 7 runs in 2 innings to stun Dodgers 11-9

Gio Urshela hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after the Detroit Tigers overcame a 9-4 deficit in the ninth to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9

JULY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

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