Jose Urquidy Enters Free Agency After Tigers Decline Option
Jose Urquidy became a free agent after the Detroit Tigers declined his $4 million option for the 2026 season on Thursday. The 30-year-old right-handed pitcher missed most of the last two seasons due to Tommy John surgery but finished the 2025 season healthy.
During the 2025 regular season, Urquidy struggled in two relief appearances for the Tigers. However, he showed strong performance on his rehab assignment, recording a 2.91 ERA and an impressive 18:5 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 21.2 innings pitched.
Career Outlook
Urquidy aims to secure a spot in a starting rotation this offseason but may need to consider signing a minor-league contract to continue his career.
José Urquidy announces here that he is a free agent with the Tigers having declined their club option for 2026.
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Bruno Mulé | Thu, Nov 6th 2:26pm EST
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Summary: Following Detroit's decision to decline his contract, Jose Urquidy enters free agency after recovering from injury and showing promising rehab performance.
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