Walbert Ureña - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Yields one run in quality start Urena did not factor into Friday's decision against the Rays, allowing one run on five hits and three walks while striking out five across six innings.

Impact Urena put the Angels behind early after giving up a leadoff home run to Yandy Diaz. The former collected himself after the long ball to keep the Rays off the board over the final five innings of his start, generating 12 whiffs and eight ground outs while tossing 60 strikes on 92 pitches (65.2 percent strike rate). It was Urena's fourth quality start of the season, and he was in line for the win before the Angels gave up seven runs in the seventh frame. He'll take a 2.44 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 44.1 innings into his next start, which is slated for next week at home against the Rockies.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Díaz hits two home runs as the Rays beat the Angels 8-5

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Good enough for second win Urena (2-4) allowed one run on five hits and three walks while striking out six over five innings to earn the win over the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Urena has gone at least five innings in all five of his starts in May, allowing a total of five runs with a 23:12 K:BB across 27 innings. He had some shaky moments early in the season, but it looks like the 22-year-old right-hander is starting to settle in. He's at a 2.58 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 36:22 K:BB through 38.1 innings over nine games (seven starts). Urena will need to continue working on getting the walk rate in check, as it could come back to bite him as major-league hitters start to figure him out. His next start is projected to be on the road versus the Rays.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mike Trout hits 2-run homer and Angels clinch series over Rangers with 5-2 win

Mike Trout hit a two-run homer, Nolan Schanuel added an RBI double and the Los Angeles Angels clinched a series win with a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tosses six scoreless frames Urena allowed four hits and walked two batters while striking out four over six scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Athletics on Monday.

Impact Urena was excellent in the outing, holding the A's scoreless while tossing 92 pitches over six innings. However, he was outshone for most of the game by Athletics starter J.T. Ginn, who carried a no-hitter into the ninth before ultimately serving up a walk-off homer. Urena recorded just four strikeouts, but he induced 15 whiffs. The right-hander has put his name on the fantasy radar with a string of strong appearances -- over his past four starts, Urena has posted a 1.64 ERA despite a modest 17:9 K:BB across 22 innings.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ginn loses no-hitter in 9th and then the game when Neto's 2-run homer gives Angels 2-1 win over A's

Adam Frazier singled leading off the ninth inning for the first hit against Athletics starter J

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Roki Sasaki throws 7 sharp innings, Shohei Ohtani has 3 hits, Dodgers beat Angels 10-1 for sweep

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the weekend Freeway Series with a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Stuck with tough loss Tuesday Urena (1-4) took the loss Tuesday as the Angels fell 3-2 to the Guardians, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact The rookie right-hander wasn't particularly efficient and got lifted after 91 pitches (50 strikes), but he kept the damage limited and the only extra-base against him was a solo shot by Angel Martinez in the third inning. Urena has worked at least five innings and given up two runs or fewer in three straight outings, and since joining the rotation April 19 he's delivered a 3.51 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 24:14 K:BB over 25.2 innings. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next start, which lines up to come at home early next week against the A's.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Martinez homers, Guardians strike out 13 and top Angels 3-2 to continue home dominance of LA

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MAY 13 • Associated Press

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MAY 8 • SI.COM

Sharp in first win Urena (1-3) earned the win Wednesday over the White Sox, allowing a run on two hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out five.

Impact It was an impressive performance by Urena, who logged his second quality start and first major-league win. The rookie right-hander has held opponents to just two runs over 11 innings in his last two outings. Urena's ERA sits at a solid 3.22 through 22.1 innings this season with a 1.57 WHIP and 22:19 K:BB. He's currently lined up to face the Guardians on the road his next time out.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Travis d'Arnaud's 3-run homer, Walbert Ureña's strong outing help Angels beat White Sox 8-2

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MAY 6 • Associated Press

Ready to start Wednesday Urena (knee) is listed as the Angels' probable starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the White Sox in Anaheim.

Impact During his most recent start in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Mets, Urena was lifted from the contest after taking a Bo Bichette comebacker off his right knee in the top of the sixth inning. His early exit looks to have just been precautionary, with manager Kurt Suzuki telling Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com afterward that Urena was diagnosed with a bruise and no other damage. The 22-year-old right-hander was apparently able to complete his between-starts bullpen session without a hitch and should face no limitations Wednesday.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Walbert Ureña injury scare adds to Angels spiral fans can't ignore Walbert Ureña appears to have avoided a major injury, but the Los Angeles Angels still lost to the New York Mets as their spiral continues.

MAY 2 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Mauricio's go-ahead 7th-inning homer sparks Mets' 4-3 rally over Angels

Ronny Mauricio hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the New York Mets rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a nine-game road trip

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Hit by comebacker Urena was removed from Friday's game against the Mets after getting hit on the leg by a comebacker, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact A 102.6-mph line drive off the bat of Bo Bichette connected with Urena's right leg in the sixth inning, causing him to fall to the ground and remain down for a moment. He threw a few warm-up pitches in front of trainers in an effort to stay in the game, but the Angels made the call to pull him. More information regarding his status could be available after the game, though the fact that he was able to throw immediately after the incident is an encouraging sign.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Poor outing Saturday Urena (0-3) took the loss Saturday against the Royals after allowing four runs on six hits and five walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Urena looked impressive in his first start of the season against the Padres on April 19 after tossing six-plus innings of two-run ball with eight strikeouts, but he couldn't repeat that outing here. This time, Urena failed to consistently find the strike zone, as he tossed just 44 of his 81 pitches for strikes and was lifted before completing four innings. It remains to be seen if Urena will get another turn in the rotation, but this outing increased his ERA to 4.76. If Urena gets another start, he'd be tentatively lined up to face the Mets at home next weekend.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Ragans strikes out 11 in 6 innings as Royals blow out Angels 12-1

Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six sharp innings and Nick Loftin had a career-high four RBIs as the Kansas City Royals routed the Los Angeles Angels 12-1

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Drawing another start Urena is slated to start Saturday's game against the Royals in Kansas City, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Summoned from Triple-A Salt Lake last weekend to make his first MLB start, Urena spun a gem for the Halos, striking out eight and allowing two runs on four hits and two walks across six innings in a losing effort against the Padres. He'll be awarded another turn through the rotation on the heels of that strong outing, but Urena's stay with the big club could come to an end as soon as Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) is ready to return from the injured list, likely at some point in May.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Walbert Urena's latest outing exposed Angels flaw baked into Opening Day roster Walbert Ureña was excellent in his first career start with the Los Angeles Angels, exposing the flaw the Angels had on their Opening Day ros...

APRIL 20 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Shows promise in second loss Urena (0-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings against the Padres. He struck out eight.

Impact Urena turned in a solid performance in a losing effort, limiting hard contact and generating a game-high 13 whiffs en route to eight strikeouts. After making the Angels' Opening Day roster and appearing twice out of the bullpen, the right-hander was sent to Triple-A Salt Lake to work as a starter before being recalled Saturday. It remains to be seen whether he'll receive another start this rotation cycle, though Sunday's outing was a positive.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Miller closes combined 2-hitter to extend his scoreless streak as Padres edge Angels 2-1

Mason Miller closed out a combined two-hitter for San Diego to extend his scoreless streak, and the Padres got RBI singles from Xander Bogaerts and Bryce Johnson in a 2-1 victory o...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Set to start Sunday Urena will start Sunday's game against the Padres, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The right-hander was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday and will fill the Halos' open rotation spot, pushing back Reid Detmers to pitch Monday versus the Blue Jays. Urena made two appearances for Anaheim in the opening days of the season and gave up six runs (none earned) on five hits and three walks across 1.2 innings. He covered five frames during his last start for Salt Lake and should be able to handle a typical starting workload.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Anaheim The Angels recalled Urena from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Impact Urena gave up six unearned runs over 1.2 innings during his first stint with the Angels at the beginning of the season and has since posted a 6.48 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through two starts with Salt Lake. The Halos have an opening in their rotation, but Urena's lack of recent success will likely keep him in a long-relief role while he's in the majors. Sam Aldegheri was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Angels reverse course on roster mistake they never should've made in the first place The Los Angeles Angels wasted no time in optioning Walbert Urena back to the minors, admitting that he probably shouldn't have been on the O...

MARCH 30 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

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