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Urias was despatched right down to Triple-A by the Brewers on the finish of June after an prolonged stoop on the plate.
Minutes after the MLB’s 6 p.m. commerce deadline, Chaim Bloom confirmed that the Crimson Sox did pull off one last-second deal.
The Crimson Sox acquired Brewers infielder Luis Urias on Tuesday night, bolstering Boston’s depth up the center with a low-risk, high-reward possibility.
According to Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe, the Crimson Sox traded RHP Bradley Blalock in change for Urias. Urias will report back to Triple-A Worcester.
It’s been a tricky season for the 26-year-old Urias, who stays below staff management by the 2025 season.
Urias was a productive hitter within the Brewers’ lineup over the earlier two seasons, belting 23 residence runs and 75 RBI through the 2021 season. He batted simply .239 in 2022, however nonetheless clubbed 16 residence runs and 47 RBI over 119 video games.
However Urias discovered himself sidetracked on the very begin of the 2023 season, injuring his hamstring in Milwaukee’s opening sport and never returning to the lineup till June 5.
Since then, Urias hasn’t been capable of finding his rhythm on the plate, batting .145 with a .299 on-base share, .236 slugging share, one homer and 5 RBIs in 20 video games since coming back from the IL. He was assigned to Triple-A Nashville on the finish of June amid his prolonged stoop.
If he’s ultimately known as again as much as the MLB ranks, Urias will probably compete for reps alongside different center infielders like Pablo Reyes, Christian Arroyo and Yu Chang. Trevor Story’s anticipated return will additional bolster Boston’s infield depth within the coming weeks.
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