José Ureña - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Signs with Japanese team The Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball signed Urena to a contract Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Urena will try his luck overseas after bouncing around to several major-league organizations over the past few years. The 34-year-old pitched for five different big-league clubs in 2025, posting a 4.58 ERA over six starts and 13 relief outings.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jose Urena will win a World Series ring no matter if Blue Jays or Dodgers take title | Sporting News Not a bad way to go about your business.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

These two MLB players have locked up World Series rings before the first pitch Buddy Kennedy, a journeyman infielder, and reliever Jose Urena suited up for both the Toronto Blue Jays and L.A. Dodgers. Read more.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Effectively wild in no-decision Urena didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Twins, allowing one run on four hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out three.

Impact The journeyman right-hander threw only 36 of 71 pitches for strikes before getting the hook and put runners in scoring position in three of his four frames, but Urena was able to hold the damage to a James Outman solo shot in the third inning. The Halos haven't indicated that they intend to switch to a six-man rotation, so Urena will likely return to a long-relief role despite his success with his MLB record-tying fifth big-league team of 2025. Over two appearances and nine innings for the Angels, he's posted a 1.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Effectively wild in no-decision Urena didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Twins, allowing one run on four hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out three.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing spot start Wednesday Urena will start Wednesday's game against the Twins, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact The Angels have decided to give Urena a spot start so that their regular rotation members can have some extra rest. Urena struck out six over five scoreless frames in an extended relief outing last Friday versus the Athletics in his first appearance for the Halos. Unless the Angels decide to switch to a six-man rotation down the stretch, Urena will likely shift to long relief after Wednesday's outing.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing spot start Wednesday Urena will start Wednesday's game against the Twins, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact The Angels have decided to give Urena a spot start so that their regular rotation members can have some extra rest. Urena struck out six over five scoreless frames in an extended relief outing last week versus the Athletics in his first appearance for the Halos. Unless the Angels decide to switch to a six-man rotation down the stretch, Urena will likely shift to long relief after Wednesday's outing.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels' José Ureña ties MLB record with 5th team this season After bouncing through four organizations, Ureña impressed in his debut with five shutout innings despite a lopsided loss to Oakland.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Athletics erupt for seven runs in third inning of a 10-4 win over Angels

JJ Bleday hit a three-run homer during a seven-run third inning, Mason Barnett recovered after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angel...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels' Tyler Anderson placed on the injured list with a strained oblique

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Inks deal with Halos Urena agreed to a major-league contract with the Angels on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Twins last week, but he was able to find another home in the majors. Urena had made 13 appearances (five starts) with four different MLB clubs this season and has a 5.00 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB over 36 innings. After placing Tyler Anderson (oblique) on the injured list Sunday and optioning Jack Kochanowicz to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday, the Angels have two open spots in the rotation, and Urena is a good bet to fill one of those slots during the team's upcoming series in Kansas City.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels Sign Veteran Reliever, Place All-Star Pitcher on IL in Surprise Move The Los Angeles Angels signed right-handed pitcher Jose Urena to a major league contract ahead of their series finale against the Houston As...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • SI.COM

Elects free agency Urena elected to enter free agency after clearing waivers Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Urena was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday, one day after being tagged for six runs and a loss in a spot start against the Athletics. Rather than sticking around in the Twins organization as a depth arm at Triple-A St. Paul, Urena will enter free agency and look for an opportunity elsewhere. He's appeared in 13 major-league games (five starts) with four teams this season and has accrued a 5.00 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB across 36 innings.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Urena has elected to enter free agency after clearing waivers Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Urena was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday, one day after being tagged for six runs and a loss in a spot start against the Athletics. Rather than remain in the Twins' organization, Urena will enter free agency and look to join a team look to add right-handed depth, most likely out of the bullpen. He's appeared in 13 major-league games (five starts) with four teams this season and has a 5.00 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB across 36 innings.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins call up right-hander Mick Abel from Triple-A, gets the start Saturday against the White Sox

The Minnesota Twins called up pitcher Mick Abel from Triple-A St. Paul, and the right-hander will start against the Chicago White Sox

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

RHP Mick Abel recalled to make Twins debut The Minnesota Twins recalled Mick Abel from Triple-A St.Paul and designated fellow right-hander Jose Urena for assignment.Abel, 24, made six...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

DFA'd by Minnesota Urena was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Urena was tagged for six runs on seven hits and two walks across five innings in Thursday's loss to the Athletics. On the season, Urena (0-1) has a 5.00 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB across 36 innings of work with four teams. The Twins booted Urena from the 40-man and 26-man rosters in order to make room for Mick Abel's expected promotion ahead of Saturday's start.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged for six runs in loss Urena (0-1) took the loss Thursday against the A's, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three.

Impact All six of the A's runs of Urena came in the second inning, when the right-hander allowed six consecutive men to reach base with two outs. The veteran Urena had been pitching well for the Twins prior to Thursday, allowing just three earned runs over 12.2 innings in his first three appearances. Overall, Urena sports a 5.00 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB across 36 innings between the Twins, Dodgers, Blue Jays and Mets this year.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Soderstrom goes 4 for 4 to stretch hitting streak to 19 games as A's sweep Twins with 8-3 win

Tyler Soderstrom went 4 for 4 to extend his hitting streak to 19 games and the Athletics swept the Minnesota Twins with an 8-3 victory

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Receiving start Thursday Urena is slated to start Thursday's game against the Athletics at Target Field.

Impact After tossing 5.2 scoreless innings in bulk relief in his most recent appearance last Friday against Detroit, Urena will pick up his third start as a member of the Twins in the series finale versus the Athletics. Urena has pitched in the majors with four different teams in 2025, logging a 4.06 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 17:11 K:BB in 31 innings across stops with the Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers and Twins.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving start Thursday Urena is slated to start Thursday's game against the Athletics at Target Field.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics bring road win streak into matchup with the Twins

The Athletics hit the road against the Minnesota Twins trying to extend a four-game road winning streak

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Langeliers hits a 2-run home run in the 10th inning to lift the A's past the Twins, 4-2

Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Mops up in bulk relief Urena struck out three and allowed two hits and one walk over 5.2 scoreless innings of relief in Friday's 7-0 loss to the Tigers.

Impact With the Twins trailing 6-0 with one out in the third inning and runners on second and third, Urena was called upon in relief of opening pitcher Pierson Ohl to put out the fire. He induced a sacrifice fly to allow one run to score, then got Colt Keith to line out to end the frame. Urena proceeded to retire 14 of the next 17 batters he faced to save the Minnesota bullpen and perhaps set him up for another starting opportunity or bulk-relief appearance next week while the Twins continue to lean on a three-man rotation at the moment and fill in the gaps as needed until two of Pablo Lopez (shoulder), Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) or David Festa (shoulder) return from the injured list. Urena had previously made a three-inning start in his most recent appearance last Sunday versus the Royals before shifting to the bullpen.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mops up in bulk relief Urena struck out three and allowed two hits and one walk over 5.2 scoreless innings of relief in Friday's 7-0 loss to the Tigers.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Athletics erupt for seven runs in third inning of a 10-4 win over Angels

Angels' Tyler Anderson placed on the injured list with a strained oblique

Twins call up right-hander Mick Abel from Triple-A, gets the start Saturday against the White Sox

Tyler Soderstrom goes 4 for 4 to stretch hitting streak to 19 games as A's sweep Twins with 8-3 win

Athletics bring road win streak into matchup with the Twins

Langeliers hits a 2-run home run in the 10th inning to lift the A's past the Twins, 4-2