The St. Louis Cardinals have quietly bolstered their infield depth, signing Ramon Urías to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027.
Veteran Presence for a Youth-Focused Team
Urías, 31, provides a multi-positional safety net for the Cardinals’ youth movement:
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.241 AVG, 11 HR, 44 RBI in 112 games (2025, split Baltimore/Houston)
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Career .257 AVG, 50 HR across 541 games
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Gold Glove at 3B (2022)
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Experience at 2B, SS, 1B
His versatility allows St. Louis to keep younger infielders focused on development while experimenting with outfield options for Opening Day.
Impact on Outfield Plans
With Urías in the infield, the Cardinals can let prospects like Thomas Saggese and Jose Fermín get meaningful reps in left field without sacrificing defensive coverage elsewhere.
The move ensures internal flexibility, letting the club develop its youth while maintaining MLB-level experience on the roster.
Contract & Roster Details
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One-year deal, $2M guaranteed
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Incentives tied to plate appearances
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Mutual option for 2027
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To make room, right-hander Zak Kent was designated for assignment
This is a low-risk, high-flexibility move that adds insurance for multiple infield positions while giving the Cardinals’ younger players a chance to grow.
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