Jose Urquidy Becomes Free Agent After Tigers Decline Option
Jose Urquidy is now a free agent after the Detroit Tigers declined his $4 million option for the 2026 season on Thursday. The 30-year-old right-hander missed most of the past two seasons recovering from Tommy John surgery but finished the 2025 campaign healthy.
2025 Season Performance
Urquidy struggled in two regular-season relief appearances for the Tigers. However, during his rehab assignment, he demonstrated solid form, posting a 2.91 ERA and maintaining an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio of 18:5 across 21.2 innings.
Future Prospects
Looking ahead, Urquidy aims to secure a spot in a starting rotation this winter but may need to accept a minor-league contract.
José Urquidy announces here that he is a free agent with the Tigers having declined their club option for 2026.
By Bruno Mulé, Thu, Nov 6th 2:26pm EST
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Summary: After recovering from surgery and a mixed 2025, Jose Urquidy faces free agency with an uncertain path forward, hopeful to secure a rotation spot despite possible minor-league terms.
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