GIO URSHELA NEWS

Launches homer Urshela went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Kansas City.

Impact Urshela provided Atlanta's lone extra-base hit Sunday, tagging Alec Marsh for a solo homer in the third inning. In 34 games with Atlanta, Urshela slashed .264/.281/.432 with four home runs, 14 RBI and nine runs across 128 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Albies, Urshela homer as Braves edge Marlins 5-4

Michael Harris II tripled, singled and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats seventh homer Urshela went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact He capped the scoring on the afternoon by taking Lake Bacjer deep in the seventh inning. Urshela hasn't replaced the offense lost when Austin Riley (hand) was sidelined in mid-August, but he's been a solid defender at third base and has slashed .252/.273/.374 through 29 games for Atlanta with two of his seven homers on the season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card

Matt Olson broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 to stay two games behind the New York Mets for the last National League...

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ozuna homers, Urshela drives in 3 as Braves beat Reds 7-1

Marcell Ozuna homered, Gio Urshela drove in three runs and Spencer Schwellenbach pitched six innings of one-run ball as the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Wednesday...

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spencer Schwellenbach stifles Shohei Ohtani, Braves beat Dodgers 6-2

Spencer Schwellenbach kept Shohei Ohtani in the park and off the bases, while Gio Urshela and Jorge Soler went deep for the Atlanta Braves in a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dod...

SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in lineup Urshela (groin) is batting ninth and playing third base Friday against the Phillies.

Impact Urshela had been absent from the starting lineup in back-to-back games due to minor groin soreness. However, he's been given the green light to play Friday. In eight games with Atlanta this season, Urshela is 9-for-31 (.290) with two RBI and a run scored.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting down Thursday Urshela isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Urshela is slashing .290/.313/.355 with two RBI in eight games since joining Atlanta on Aug. 20. He'll sit down for the second game in a row Thursday, allowing Luke Williams to pick up another start at third base.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Atlanta lineup Urshela is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Minnesota.

Impact Urshela had made eight straight starts after joining Atlanta's roster but will get a breather during Wednesday's series finale. Luke Williams is receiving a rare start at third base.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Handling everyday role Urshela will start at third base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Twins.

Impact Since finalizing a one-year contract with Atlanta last Tuesday, Urshela has quickly settled into an everyday role at third base. He'll draw a seventh consecutive start Monday after going 6-for-22 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and one run in first six games with Atlanta.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped right into starting nine Urshela went 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Signed earlier in the day following the news that Austin Riley (hand) could miss the rest of the regular season, Urshela was immediately inserted into Atlanta's starting lineup as the third baseman and batted eighth. While he didn't do much with his bat, the 32-year-old played steady defense and drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning that provided an insurance run in a 3-1 victory. Urshela struggled earlier in the season with Detroit, slashing .243/.286/.333 in 325 plate appearances with five homers and 37 RBI, but Atlanta has a track record of picking veterans off the scrap heap and turning them into surprising contributors to a playoff push, with Eddie Rosario's NLCS MVP Award in 2021 being perhaps the most notable example.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Discussing Gio Urshela making his Braves debut | 08/20/2024 The MLB Tonight crew discusses Gio Urshela making his Braves debut as Austin Riley heads to the IL, how it will affect the team and more

AUGUST 20 • MLB.COM

Photos: New Braves third baseman Gio Urshela Photos of third baseman Gio Urshela, who the Braves signed on Tuesday. Urshela will replace the injured Austin Riley.

AUGUST 20 • AJC.COM

Braves sign IF Gio Urshela after Austin Riley goes on IL with broken hand

The Atlanta Braves have signed infielder Gio Urshela after placing third baseman Austin Riley on the injured list with a broken hand

AUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deal with Atlanta announced Atlanta signed Urshela to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Impact A deal that had been reported as imminent is now official, and Urshela will be active for Atlanta's series opener versus the Phillies on Tuesday. The 32-year-old should get a shot to be the club's primary third baseman down the stretch following the loss of Austin Riley (hand), likely for the season. Urshela slashed only .243/.286/.333 in 92 games for the Tigers this season before being released over the weekend.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on deal with Atlanta Urshela is nearing a major-league contract with Atlanta, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Urshela was cut loose by Detroit over the weekend, but it looks like he's found a prime opportunity in Atlanta, where he would take over at third base for the injured Austin Riley (hand). The veteran infielder slashed just .243/.286/.333 in 92 games for the Tigers, but the 32-year-old entered the year as a career .277/.322/.423 hitter and Atlanta would be betting on a bounce-back.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Detroit The Tigers placed Urshela on unconditional release waivers Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The veteran infielder was designated for assignment by Detroit on Friday, and he won't stick in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Urshela posted a .243/.286/.333 slash line with five homers and 37 RBI in 92 games for the Tigers this season.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Detroit The Tigers designated Urshela for assignment Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The Tigers are poised to add prospects Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney to the roster and Ushela is one of the casualties. Urshela has slashed just .243/.286/.333 with Detroit this season while leading the team with 66 starts at third base. The 32-year-old should be picked up by someone, although there's a good chance he'll clear waivers first.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Urshela is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mariners.

Impact Urshela had four hits -- including a home run -- in Tuesday's game versus Seattle before going hitless Wednesday. He'll defer to Andy Ibanez in Thursday's matinee.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Urshela leads Tigers against the Mariners after 4-hit outing

The Detroit Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners after Gio Urshela's four-hit game on Tuesday

AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big game in rout Urshela went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 15-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Urshela had a fifth of Detroit's whopping 20 hits as a team, giving him his first four-hit effort of the season. The infielder raised his batting average from .237 to .247 in the process. It's been a disappointing campaign for Urshela, who also missed time earlier in the year with a hamstring injury, but the veteran is capable of delivering some useful fantasy lines when he's in the lineup.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Thursday Urshela isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Thursday's game against Seattle.

Impact Urshela will take a seat for Thursday's series finale after going 2-for-5 and driving in two RBI during Wednesday's victory. While he rests, Zach McKinstry will get the starting nod at the hot corner and bat eighth.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Urshela isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Tuesday's game against Seattle.

Impact Urshela will get a day to regroup Tuesday after going just 3-for-27 with two RBI over his last 10 games. Zach McKinstry will start at the hot corner instead and bat eighth.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches twice in loss Urshela went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.

Impact It was a productive afternoon for Urshela, who's been struggling lately. The veteran came into Sunday batting just .083 in his previous 10 games. With Bligh Madris swinging a hot bat since getting promoted from Triple-A Toledo in late July, there is suddenly more competition for playing time at first base. However, even if Urshela cedes time to Madris at first moving forward, the former can also play at third, which is where he was positioned Sunday.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Urshela is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Urshela will begin Saturday's game in the dugout after going 1-for-6 over the first two games of the series. Andy Ibanez will start at the hot corner and bat fifth against Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE