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Luis Urias throws to first base in the fourth inning during game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field on October 09, 2021.
The Toronto Blue Jays are boosting their infield depth, trading for a former top MLB prospect who has been tearing through Triple-A this season.
The Blue Jays landed veteran Luis Urias from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations, a move that could help the AL East team in their quest to return to the World Series.
Blue Jays Add Depth to Their Infield
As Lou Landers of The Big Lead noted, Urias was ranked as the second-best second base prospect by MLB Pipeline in 2018 and among the top-20 for the entire league.
“There was a time when Urías was viewed as one of the most promising young infielders in baseball,” Landers wrote. “After signing with the San Diego Padres as an international free agent in 2013, he quickly climbed through the minor league system. His breakout came as a teenager when he won both the batting title and MVP honors in the California League at just 19 years old.”
Sportsnet noted that Urias has plenty of MLB experience as well, giving the Blue Jays some trusted depth in their infield.
“Urias is an eight-year MLB veteran who hasn’t been able to crack the Diamondbacks’ big-league roster this seasonm” the report noted. “He’s previously played for the San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners and the Athletics. He had a slash line of .230/.315/.338 with eight homers in 96 games with the Athletics in 2025.”
Urias is in the midst of a strong season with Triple-A Reno, hitting .361/.393/.546 with 3 home runs in 27 games.
Nathan Dougherty is a sports reporter covering the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins. Previously he wrote for the Rochester Business Journal and served as the assistant editor of athletic trade magazines Coaching Management, Athletic Management and Training & Conditioning. He is based out of Rochester, New York, and loves everything football. More about Nathan Dougherty