GIO URSHELA NEWS

Back in starting lineup Urshela (back) is hitting eighth and playing first base versus the Mariners on Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Urshela was a late scratch from the lineup Saturday against Seattle, but it was described as precautionary and the infielder is feeling well enough to go against the M's for Saturday's contest. Jared Walsh heads back to the bench with Urshela handling first base.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with back tightness Urshela was scratched from the lineup Friday against the Mariners due to lower back tightness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact This will thrust the struggling Jared Walsh into the Angels' starting lineup at first base. It sounds like a day-to-day type of issue for Urshela, who has posted a .304/.335/.382 batting line in 59 games (221 plate appearances) this season while getting everyday looks across the infield.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, drives in three in loss Urshela went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Saturday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Marlins.

Impact Each of Urshela's hits knocked in a run, and he came up a triple shy of the cycle. The infielder hasn't supplied much power this season, as his solo shot was just his second homer in 49 contests on the year, and he's added just seven doubles. He's at least made consistent contact lately, hitting safely in 10 of his last 12 games to raise his slash line to .318/.337/.392 with 23 RBI, 19 runs scored and three stolen bases through 184 plate appearances.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Urshela is absent from the Angels' lineup for Thursday's game in Baltimore.

Impact Luis Rengifo will handle third base and Brandon Drury will be at first while Urshela gets some rest. He had started the previous 11 contests.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits in loss Urshela went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-3 loss against the Orioles.

Impact Urshela led off the fifth inning with a double before scoring on Zach Neto's base hit. The 31-year-old Urshela would add a second hit in the sixth, driving in Matt Thaiss to cut Anaheim's deficit to 4-3. Urshela has swung that bat well recently, slashing .341/.357/.415 over his last 11 games. He'd been filling a utility role for the Angels, though he'll take over as the regular third baseman while Anthony Rendon (groin) is sidelined. Urshela is batting .295 with one homer and a .667 OPS through 151 plate appearances on the campaign.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits Sunday Urshela went 3-for-5 and scored a run in Sunday's loss to the Rangers.

Impact Urshela recorded his fourth three-hit game of the season in the loss, lifting his season slash line to .304/.328/.348. He's gone 6-for-10 over his past three games, but he hasn't collected an extra-base hit since since going deep against Boston on April 15.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits Urshela went 3-for-4 with one RBI in Friday's loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Urshela drove in the Angels only run of the night with a fourth inning single. He was on base three times Friday, but the Angels didn't produce an extra base hit all game. Urshela is batting .297, but he has just one homer and is slugging .352 in 2023.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Urshela is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Urshela will take a seat against the Athletics on Monday after going 2-for-11 in the three-game series against the Royals. Luis Rengifo will hit seventh and play second base with Brandon Drury hitting sixth while handling first base.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Urshela is absent from the Angels' lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Impact Urshela has started 16 games this season at four different positions, but he'll take a seat in this one. Luis Rengifo is at second base and Brandon Drury is covering first.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Judge robs Ohtani, hits 2-run HR as Yanks edge Angels in 10

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APRIL 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting start at second base Urshela is starting at second base and batting seventh for the Angels in Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Urshela has now made starts at every infield position this season and should continue to play regularly even if he doesn't have a set position. He's sporting a .780 OPS with one home run over 14 games this season.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not losing work after Neto call-up Urshela will start at third base and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Red Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though he'll be replacing a resting Anthony Rendon in Monday's series finale, Urshela appears to be gaining a foothold as the Angels' primary first baseman following the call-up of top prospect Zach Neto. While Neto looks poised to get at least a short-term trial as the Angels' everyday shortstop, Urshela doesn't project to see much work at that position, but his ability to play everywhere else on the diamond should afford him ample playing time while he continues to outproduce the likes of Jake Lamb, Luis Rengifo and Brandon Drury. Through 54 plate appearances on the season, Urshela is slashing .346./376/.442 while striking out at a manageable 20.4 percent clip.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits grand slam in first inning Urshela went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and an RBI single during Saturday's 9-7 loss to Boston.

Impact Urshela smacked a grand slam off Nick Pivetta in the first inning, marking his first home run of the year, and tied the game at 6-6 with an RBI single in the fifth. He's hit safely in 10 of his first 12 appearances as an Angel, posting a .347 batting average with seven RBI during that stretch.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chang has 4 RBIs, Red Sox rally for 9-7 win over Angels

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APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets day off Friday Urshela isn't in the Angels' lineup for Friday's game against Boston, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact After starting the season with an impressive .341 batting average, Urshela will get the day off against Tanner Houck and the Red Sox. In his place, Luis Rengifo will slide over to shortstop, and Brandon Drury will pick up a start at second base.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first theft of 2023 Urshela went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in Friday's loss to Toronto.

Impact Offense was tough to come by for Los Angeles against Toronto pitching, as the team managed just three total hits. Urshela was unable to produce a base knock himself, though he helped generate a run in the fourth inning, following a walk with a stolen base and eventually coming around to score on a sacrifice bunt. The veteran has never stolen more than one base in any big-league season, so it's unlikely that he'll suddenly become a serious threat on the basepaths.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits Saturday Urshela went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs and two RBI in a 13-1 win against the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact Urshela played a major role in the Angels' 11-run third inning, singling as the second batter in the frame and later driving in two runs with a one-out single. The veteran has started at shortstop in each of Los Angeles' first two games of the campaign, going a collective 5-for-8 thus far.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angels score 11 in 3rd inning, thump Fujinami and A's 13-1

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APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will open season as starting SS Urshela will start at shortstop for the Angels on Opening Day, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Urshela played only two games at shortstop with Minnesota last season, but he saw action there in 28 contests with the Yankees in 2021. The veteran will likely cede starts at shortstop to Luis Rengifo and David Fletcher (abdomen) occasionally, but he can also play all three other infield positions, so Urshela may have a near-everyday role with Los Angeles during the coming campaign.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will see some action at shortstop Urshela is expected to play a good amount of shortstop this spring, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact The position is not totally foreign to Urshela, who has 43 appearances at shortstop over seven major-league seasons. Angels manager Phil Nevin noted that Urshela lost some weight over the offseason in anticipation of maybe getting more of an opportunity at short. Urshela will also serve as insurance at both corner infield spots with Jared Walsh and Anthony Rendon each coming back from major injuries.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Loses in arbitration Urshela lost his arbitration case against the Angels on Saturday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Urshela will make $8.4 million this season. He may not see everyday at-bats during his first season with the Angels, but he could be the top backup at multiple infield positions.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M's Hernandez loses in arbitration, teams go 13-6 vs players

Seattle outfielder Teoscar Hernández is among five players who lost salary arbitration cases on Saturday

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS