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Blue Jays Acquire Luis Urías From Diamondbacks

Urias invoked an upward-mobility clause that makes a major-league promotion likely after he reports to Triple-A Buffalo.

Sep 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins talks on the phone during batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Blue Jays completed the trade for veteran infielder Luis Urías on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with the Diamondbacks receiving cash in return.
  • Toronto immediately assigned Urias to its Triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons, rather than adding him directly to the major-league roster.
  • Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith reported that Urias exercised an upward-mobility clause in his contract, which gives him the right to be promoted to the big-league club and makes a call-up likely.
  • Urias arrived after a strong stretch at Triple-A Reno, where he hit .361/.393/.546 through 27 games, though his last full MLB season was 2025 when he hit .230/.315/.338 in 96 games.
  • The move is a low-cost depth addition for the reigning American League champions that preserves prospects while giving Toronto a veteran infielder who could help the major-league team if injuries or slumps create immediate needs.