JOSÉ URQUIDY NEWS

Moving to bullpen Urquidy will move to the bullpen for the rest of the season, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Astros have upwards of seven deserving starting pitchers on the big-league roster, and with six games left this season, Urquidy will transition to relief. He wouldn't have been a part of the postseason starting rotation, so this gives him time to get accustomed to his role going forward. Framber Valdez would be on schedule to pitch the final game of the season, but the Astros could also start Hunter Brown if they want to save Valdez for the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives no run support Urquidy (13-8) yielded one run on three hits and a walk over 5.1 innings Friday. He struck out six and took a loss against the Orioles.

Impact Urquidy bounced back after a pair of disappointing outings but he was outdueled by Dean Kremer, who fired a shutout against the Astros. The 27-year-old right-hander has been tagged with 13 runs over his last three starts while taking a loss in each one. He's now sporting a 3.88 ERA with a 133:36 K:BB through 162.1 frames. Urquidy is expected to face the Rays at home next week.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bradish brilliant as Orioles top Verlander, Astros 2-0

Kyle Bradish came within one out of his first career shutout, outpitching Justin Verlander in a stellar performance to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-0 victory over the Houston...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pounded for six runs Urquidy (13-7) gave up six earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings to take the loss in an 8-5 defeat against the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact Urquidy faltered in what looked on paper like a favorable matchup against one of the weakest lineups in baseball. The bulk of the damage came on a pair or home runs off the bats of Seth Brown and Chad Pinder. Urquidy has now had two rough outings in a row. He has given up 12 runs over his past two starts to raise his ERA from 3.51 to 3.96. The 27-year-old right-hander will look to reverse this troubling trend his next time out against the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros play the Athletics following Alvarez's 3-home run game

The Houston Astros play the Oakland Athletics after Yordan Alvarez hit three home runs on Friday in a 5-0 win over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peña, McCormick homer to lead Astros over Angels 4-3

Jeremy Peña hit a solo homer and Chas McCormick had a two-run shot in the seventh inning that helped the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Bradish spins gem as Orioles blank Astros 2-0

Rookie Kyle Bradish pitched a gem, throwing eight strong innings before two relievers completed the four-hitter to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros

AUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns 12th win Urquidy (12-4) yielded two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over Atlanta.

Impact Urquidy coughed up a two-run shot to Matt Olson in the first inning before firing six scoreless frames. The 27-year-old has allowed fewer than three runs in five of his last six starts, posting a 2.52 ERA during that span. He lowered his season ERA to 3.63 alongside a 104:28 K:BB through 134 frames. Urquidy is projected to at home against the Orioles next weekend.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves host the Astros on home winning streak

The Atlanta Braves, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Houston Astros

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Put it on me': Baker owns call to pull Urquidy CHICAGO -- José Urquidy felt he could have gotten one more out, which is what made the events that unfolded in the eighth inning Monday nigh...

AUGUST 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

Outdueled Monday Urquidy did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing one run on six hits and zero walks over 7.2 innings in a 4-2 loss against the White Sox. He struck out four.

Impact After getting through seven scoreless innings, it looked like Urquidy would make it eight with two outs to start the inning. However, with his pitch count creeping toward 100 on the night, skipper Dusty Baker decided to pull the 27-year-old after AJ Pollock reached on an infield single. Rafael Montero proceeded to let Pollock and three other runners score, costing Urquidy a possible win as Johnny Cueto and Liam Hendriks held the Astros to just two runs. Urquidy will carry a 3.69 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 127 innings into his next start.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros take 4-game win streak into game against the White Sox

The Houston Astros will try to build upon a four-game win streak with a victory against the Chicago White Sox

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pollock, Vaughn homer, White Sox beat Tigers 5-3

AJ Pollock and Andrew Vaughn homered, Lance Lynn threw six solid innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 to complete a three-game sweep

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Javier goes 6 strong, Bregman homers as Astros down A's 6-3

Cristian Javier threw six shutout innings, Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros swept the Oakland Athletics with a 6-3 win

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard, picks up win Urquidy (11-4) recorded the victory Tuesday over Texas despite allowing five runs on five hits, two walks and two hit batsmen while striking out three in five innings.

Impact Urquidy allowed three home runs but left the game with a 6-5 lead and picked up the victory. Marcus Semien, Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia all took the lefty deep. The poor showing ended a run of nine straight quality starts for Urquidy. He is 6-1 with a 2.82 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 50:14 K:BB in 64 innings across his last 10 starts, including Tuesday. His next start will likely be early next week in Chicago against the White Sox.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diaz hits slam, Astros tag Pérez, rally past Rangers 7-5

Aledmys Díaz hit a grand slam as the Houston Astros roughed up Martín Pérez and rallied past the Texas Rangers 7-5

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago pounds out 15 hits, beats Texas 8-2 for series split

Andrew Vaughn had a two-run home run among his three hits, Luis Robert hit a two-run double, and AJ Pollock had two doubles in a three-hit game as the Chicago White Sox beat the Te...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strikes out 10 in win Urquidy (10-4) earned the win against Boston on Wednesday, allowing no runs on two hits while striking out 10 and walking none over seven innings.

Impact Urquidy was impressive Wednesday, throwing 70 of 97 pitches for strikes across seven frames and limiting Boston to just three baserunners thanks to a single, a double and a hit batter. Urquidy has put together a streak of nine quality starts dating back to June 14. During that span, the righty went 5-1 and lowered his ERA from 4.99 to 3.62.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Mancini homers in first start with Astros since trade

Trey Mancini homered in his first start for Houston to back a sterling performance by Jose Urquidy, and the Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox Wrap: Jose Urquidy Handcuffs Boston As Astros Avoid Series Sweep The Boston Red Sox earned the series win but weren't able to complete the sweep with a loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • NESN.COM

Red Sox try to prolong win streak, play the Astros

The Boston Red Sox aim to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Houston Astros

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tosses another quality start Urquidy completed 6.2 innings against Seattle on Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three batters. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Urquidy struck out only three batters for the second straight start, but he held the Mariners to two runs, both of which came in the third inning. The right-hander extended his streak of quality starts to eight dating back to June 14. Over that stretch, he's posted a 2.60 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB over 52 innings.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros aim to end slide in matchup with the Mariners

The Houston Astros aim to break their three-game skid when they take on the Seattle Mariners

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong in Friday's win Urquidy (9-4) allowed a run on four hits and two walks with three strikeouts in six innings, earning the win over the Mariners on Friday.

Impact The fourth time was the charm for Urquidy, as he had yielded 17 runs (15 earned) in 13 innings in his three previous starts versus the Mariners this year. The right-hander showed more control Friday, throwing 70 of 105 pitches for strikes. The only run he allowed in this outing was on a Ty France solo home run in the sixth inning. Urquidy has strung together seven quality starts in a row, and he now has a 3.93 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 77:22 K:BB across 100.2 innings in 18 outings. He's projected for a rematch with the Mariners in Houston next week if the Astros stick to a six-man rotation.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros end Mariners' winning streak at 14; J-Rod scratched

The Houston Astros ended the Seattle Mariners’ winning streak at 14 games, with Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez homering in a 5-2 victory

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS