APRIL 8, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
GIO URSHELA #9 - THIRD BASEMAN - ATLANTA BRAVES
9 HR •
52 RBI •
.250 AVG
9 HR
52 RBI
.250 AVG
Santander hoses Urshela for last out, O's beat Yanks in 11 NEW YORK - Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander threw out Gio Urshela trying to score on a fly ball in the 11th, moments after pinch-hitt...
Santander hoses Urshela for last out, O's beat Yanks in 11
Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander threw out Gio Urshela trying to score on a fly ball in the 11th, moments after pinch-hitter Chance Sisco’s go-ahead single in the top of the...APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Losing heat on throws Urshela is averaging 77.6 miles per hour on his throws from third base, a drop of nearly five mph from his 2020 average, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact The loss of velocity could be attributed to Urshela still attempting to regain full strength in his throwing shoulder after he required surgery in December to remove a bone spur. Urshela, who is off to a 4-for-18 start to the season, has noticed a similar decline in his Statcast metrics at the plate, with his average exit velocity, max exit velocity and hard-hit percentage all down from 2020. The small sample of data thus far makes it difficult to draw any major conclusions for Urshela's rest-of-season outlook, but the early returns aren't overly encouraging.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Urshela singles, advances to second | 04/03/2021 Bo Bichette makes a powerful toss over to first that gets by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and advances Gio Urshela to second base in the 5th inning
APRIL 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Giancarlo Stanton is picking up where he ended the postseason last yearMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs time at shorstop Urshela started at shortstop in Tuesday's Grapefruit League contest versus Detroit and went 2-for-2 with a walk and an RBI.
Impact Urshela is locked in as the Yankees' starting third baseman this season, but he stated after Tuesday's game that he feels comfortable at shortstop and is willing to play there if needed, per Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated. The 29-year-old last played the position in 2018, when he logged eight games there while a member of the Blue Jays.
MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF
Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this yearMARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urshela at shortstop? In a 'pinch,' possibly LAKELAND, Fla. -- Gio Urshela has dazzled the Yankees with his defense at third base two years running, earning selection as an American Lea...
MARCH 16, 2021 • MLB.COM
Yanks' Britton surgery set; likely out until at least May
New York Yankees left-handed Zack Britton is scheduled for surgery Monday to remove a bone chip from his pitching elbow and seems likely to be out until at least MayMARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yanks' Britton needs surgery to remove elbow bone chip
New York Yankees left-hander Zack Britton needs surgery to remove a bone chip from his pitching elbow and seems certain to miss the start of the seasonMARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees’ bench coach Carlos Mendoza isn’t worried about Gio Urshela’s return from elbow surgery “I feel 100%,” Urshela said.
MARCH 4, 2021 • MCALL.COM
Notes: Urshela's elbow OK; Boone update CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Any lingering questions about Gio Urshela's right elbow seemed to be answered on the Yankees third baseman's first play...
MARCH 4, 2021 • MLB.COM
Manning third in spring debut Urshela (elbow) will start at third base and will bat second Thursday in the Yankees' Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
Impact Yankees manager Aaron Boone said earlier in the week that Urshela would make his spring debut Thursday, but it wasn't certain whether the 29-year-old would play the field or serve as the team's designated hitter. With Urshela now confirmed to be playing the field, the Yankees evidently have no concerns about his right elbow coming off arthroscopic surgery in December. According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, interim skipper Carlos Mendoza said that he expects Urshela to get two at-bats Thursday before leaving the contest.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Spring debut set for Thursday Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he expects Urshela (elbow) to make his Grapefruit League debut Thursday against the Phillies, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Impact Urshela hasn't faced any strict limitations thus far at camp, but the Yankees have been deliberately bringing him along slowly after he underwent surgery in December to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. Boone didn't specify whether Urshela would start at third base Thursday like he normally would in the regular season or if the 29-year-old's spring debut will come as a designated hitter.
MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Batting practice on tap Urshela (elbow) is expected to take batting practice in the coming days, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
Impact Urshela's elbow is close to full strength after he underwent surgery in December to remove a bone spur. He could appear in the team's first exhibition game Sunday, and he said Wednesday that he expects to take live batting practice soon. Barring any setbacks, the third baseman should be ready for Opening Day.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could play in exhibition opener Yankees manager Aaron Boone suggested that Urshela (elbow) may be ready to play in the team's first exhibition game Sunday against the Phillies, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact Even if the Yankees decide to hold Urshela out of Sunday's game, the 29-year-old doesn't sound like he'll have to wait long to make his spring debut. The third baseman required surgery in December to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, but he looks to be close to 100 percent as the Yankees open spring training.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Top 3 Sleeper Third Basemen for 2021 Fantasy Baseball Season Opening Day will be here sooner than you think and that means it is time to start preparing for 2021 fantasy baseball drafts. The core of yo...
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Approaching full health Urshela (elbow) is getting close to 100 percent, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact Urshela underwent surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow in early December. Previous reports indicated he was expected to be ready for Opening Day, and that still appears to be the case. He's been throwing across the diamond for about a week without issues.
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
AL East teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On track for Opening Day Urshela (elbow) may not be ready for the start of spring training but expects to be available for Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 29-year-old underwent surgery in early December to remove a bone chip from his right elbow, and he apparently won't be fully healthy in time for the first spring training game Feb. 27. A delayed start to spring training would still give Urshela plenty of time to ramp up for the regular season, but it's worth keeping an eye on his progression in the Grapefruit League.
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees view Kluber and Taillon as high risk, high reward
General manager Brian Cashman knows the New York Yankees are taking big risks by adding pitchers Corey Kluber and Jameson Tallion and letting go of Masahiro TanakaJANUARY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not expected to miss time Urshela (elbow) is expected to be ready to go by Opening Day, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact Urshela dealt with a bone spur in September and eventually underwent surgery in December, but it doesn't look as though he's destined to miss any time. The 29-year-old emerged from obscurity to hit .310/.358/.523 over the last two years and appears set to be a lineup fixture for the Yankees again this season.
JANUARY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Agrees to terms with Yankees Urshela (elbow) and the Yankees reached a one-year, $4.65 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact Urshela's salary will nearly double from last year, and he won't require an arbiter during the offseason after striking a deal with the Yankees. He underwent surgery in early December to remove a bone chip from his right elbow, but he should be available for most of spring training as long as he doesn't face any setbacks.
JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Judge, Yankees agree at to $10,175,000, 1-year contract
Slugging Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees avoided arbitration when they agreed to a one-year contract worth $10,175,000JANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urshela, Voit among Munson Awards winners Gio Urshela and Luke Voit will be among the honorees for the 41st annual Thurman Munson Awards, to be held virtually on Feb. 2. The ceremony...
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • MLB.COM
