Reports: Pirates sign RHP Jose Urquidy to 1-year contract

Field Level Media|published: 02/05/2026, 1:52pm EST

Apr 30, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (65) prior to the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-hander Jose Urquidy to a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported the deal is worth $1.5 million for Urquidy, who returned from Tommy John surgery in June 2024 to make two relief appearances with the Detroit Tigers last season.

Urquidy, 30, is 27-16 with a 4.00 ERA in 81 games (70 starts) with the Houston Astros and Tigers. He was part of the Astros' World Series championship team in 2022.

--Field Level Media