Impact Urias went 0-for-13 with a run, one stolen base, four walks and four strikeouts in his last four games. Daniel Robertson will take over at shortstop for Monday's series opener, batting eighth.
APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LUIS URÍAS #23 - THIRD BASEMAN - SEATTLE MARINERS
4 HR •
16 RBI •
.191 AVG
4 HR
16 RBI
.191 AVG
Retreats to bench Monday Urias isn't starting Monday's game against the Cubs.
Not in Saturday's lineup Urias will not start Saturday against the Twins.
Impact Urias, Travis Shaw and Orlando Arcia are expected to share starts on the left side of the Brewers' infield this season, with Shaw handling third, Urias handling short and Arcia filling in frequently for both players. Shaw has found himself in the lineup for both of the team's first two games, while Urias got the nod at shortstop on Opening Day before sitting in favor of Arcia on Saturday. It will take a bit more time to figure out exactly what the playing-time breakdown looks like among the trio.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heating up as spring winds down Urias has gone 6-for-16 (.375) with a home run, three doubles, three RBI and a 5:2 BB:K over his last seven spring games.
Impact Urias missed time earlier in March with a hamstring injury, but he has been locked in since returning to action. His hit tool earned him a prominent spot on prospect lists in recent years, so his recent stretch should not come as a major surprise. Urias is set to play a key role for the Brewers on the left side of the infield this year.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: SS battle; Mathias' injury; Camp cuts GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Brewers’ shortstop competition is back on. The club came to camp hoping to see if Luis Urías could wrest the position...
MARCH 16, 2021 • MLB.COM
Starting Sunday, as expected Urias (hamstring) is in the lineup at shortstop for Sunday's spring game against the Mariners, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 23-year-old has been sidelined since March 5 with with a left hamstring strain, but he'll make a relatively quick return from the minor issue. Urias has the chance for significant playing time between shortstop and third base this season, but he'll likely need to produce better than the .635 OPS he has through his first 124 big-league games to continue seeing those opportunities all year.
MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected back Sunday Urias (hamstring) will play Sunday against the Mariners, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact Urias has been out for just over a week after tweaking his hamstring, but the issue never appeared to be a particularly serious one. He has the opportunity to carve out a substantial role at third base or shortstop this season, but he'll have to look considerably better than he has thus far at the big-league level if he's to interest fantasy players. He's just 23 years old and was once a highly-rated prospect, but his .226/.315/.320 line through his first 124 major-league games hasn't come close to demonstrating that potential.
MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Testing hamstring Saturday Urias (hamstring) is running the basepaths Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Brewers had previously said that Urias could return to Cactus League play over the weekend, but he isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers. However, he's doing some running on the side prior to the spring matchup. It's not yet clear whether the 23-year-old will return to the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Mariners.
MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could play over weekend Manager Craig Counsell suggested Wednesday that Urias (hamstring) could rejoin the Brewers' Cactus League lineup this weekend, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Impact Urias has been held out of action since straining his left hamstring last weekend, but he took a significant step forward during his workout Tuesday. According to Counsell, Urias took batting practice and ran under the supervision of trainers, reporting no setbacks with his hamstring during either activity. Once cleared to play again, the 23-year-old will resume competing with Orlando Arcia for the Brewers' Opening Day shortstop job.
MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hamstring issue very minor Urias's hamstring strain is considered very minor, and he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday against the Giants, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Impact Urias left Friday's game against Colorado with the issue, but it was considered precautionary at the time. Manager Craig Counsell reiterated that it wasn't a serious issue Saturday, so his preparation for Opening Day shouldn't be noticeably set back.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with hamstring strain Urias was diagnosed with a mild left hamstring strain Saturday, Sophia Minnaert of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports.
Impact Urias was removed from Friday's spring game against the Rockies as a precautionary measure, and he'll be shut down from baseball activities for several days following his diagnosis. It's not yet clear whether his absence will impact his availability for Opening Day.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with hamstring discomfort Urias was removed from Friday's spring game against the Rockies as a precaution due to left hamstring discomfort.
Impact The 23-year-old appeared to tweak his hamstring running out a groundout during the third inning, and the Brewers aren't taking any chances by leaving him in the game. Urias received the start at shortstop and went 0-for-2 while also committing a throwing error before exiting the contest. He should be considered day-to-day for the time being.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Getting work at shortstop Manager Craig Counsell said Monday that the Brewers will give Urias a chance to compete for the starting shortstop job during spring training, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Jour...
Impact After the Brewers added two-time Gold Glove winner Kolten Wong earlier in the offseason to handle everyday duties at second base, Urias will turn his focus to earning a role on the left side of the infield. Orlando Arcia was the Brewers' primary starter at shortstop in 2020, and though he finished with a career-best .733 OPS, he's hardly entrenched at the position. To that end, Counsell noted Wednesday that Arcia will also see a "substantial amount" of use at third base this spring, per Haudricourt, as the Brewers look to keep both Urias and Arcia prepared to fill a utility role in the event non-roster invitee Travis Shaw emerges as the Opening Day starter at the hot corner. Urias will likely need a good spring to earn a regular starting job ahead of Arcia and/or Shaw, as he posted an underwhelming .239/.308/.294 slash line over 120 plate appearances in 2020 while missing time due to wrist surgery and a positive COVID-19 test.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Third base position unsettled as Brewers prepare to open spring training Light-hitting Luis Urias appears to be the best option, but David Stearns is likely still evaluating his options for making an upgrade.
FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
NL Central teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers shore up infield by adding ex-Cards 2B Kolten Wong
Kolten Wong is leaving St. Louis behind but staying in the NL Central as the Milwaukee Brewers reshape the right side of their infield by adding a Gold Glove second basemanFEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orlando Arcia or Luis Urias at shortstop for the Brewers? Or someone else? Whichever option Milwaukee chooses, it could create or be part of a chain of events linking a couple of their other infield spots.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brewers' season-long hitting woes lead to early playoff exit
The hitting struggles that hampered the Milwaukee Brewers throughout the pandemic-shortened regular season proved fatal in the postseasonOCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kershaw Ks 13 as Dodgers eliminate Brewers 3-0
Clayton Kershaw struck out 13 while delivering eight innings of three-hit ball, Mookie Betts hit a two-out, two-run double in the fifth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwau...OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains on bench Urias sits for the third straight game Tuesday in Cincinnati.
Impact There haven't been reports that Urias is injured, but it's no big surprise to see him benched. He's gone 1-for-20 at the plate in his last 10 games and is hitting just .240/.313/.298 on the season. Eric Sogard gets the nod at third base.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Monday Urias isn't in Monday's lineup against the Reds.
Impact Urias will remain on the bench for a second consecutive game after going 1-for-20 with two walks and nine strikeouts over the last 10 games. Jedd Gyorko will shift to third base with Daniel Vogelbach starting at first.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nottingham's slam helps Brewers rally to beat Royals 9-5
Jacob Nottingham hit a grand slam and Orlando Arcia added a three-run shot as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied from an early four-run deficit and beat the Kansas City Royals 9-5SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting first game Urias is not in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
Impact Urias sits for the second game in a row, though he could return to the lineup for the nightcap. Jace Peterson remains the starter at third base for the afternoon contest.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Tuesday Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against St. Louis.
Impact Urias sits after going 0-for-11 with five strikeouts over his last five games. Jace Peterson takes over at third base.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lamet pitches Padres over Kershaw, Dodgers 7-2
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cards, Brewers split pair as both games go extra innings
Paul DeJong knocked in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 to salvage a split of their doubleheade...SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
