Cardinals Cut Ramon Urias After Injury-Plagued Season
St. Louis released the veteran infielder days after designating him for assignment to make room for JJ Wetherholt.
The Cardinals released Ramon Urias following his DFA earlier this week. Urias, signed to a one-year $2MM deal, appeared in only 43 games due to bilateral elbow issues — lateral epicondylitis in his right arm, then the same condition in his left. He hit .151 with four home runs in 100 plate appearances. His defensive versatility and Gold Glove pedigree at third base may help him land a role elsewhere in 2027.
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