Summary
Ramón Urías, a skilled baseball player who plays different positions in the infield, has agreed to a one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Houston Astros let him go after the season, and now he will join the Cardinals for $2 million. Previously, Urías won a Gold Glove in 2022 and played for the Baltimore Orioles before moving to the Astros.
Key Facts
- Ramón Urías will join the St. Louis Cardinals on a one-year, $2 million contract.
- The contract includes a $1.5 million salary in 2026 and a $500,000 buyout on a 2027 mutual option.
- The deal offers up to $2 million in extra pay based on how many times he takes to the plate.
- The Houston Astros released Urías after the season ended.
- Urías won a Gold Glove award in 2022 for his work at third base.
- He can play third base, second base, and shortstop, providing flexibility for the Cardinals.
- In the previous season, Urías hit .241 overall, but in 35 games with the Astros, his average was .223.
