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Cardinals Reach Agreement With Ramón Urías on One-Year, $2 Million Deal

The veteran Gold Glove infielder gives St. Louis flexible infield depth during a youth-focused rebuild.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 01: Ramón Urías #29 of the Houston Astros hits a solo home run during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park on September 01, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images)
Sep 24, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Ramon Urias (29) throws the ball to first to record an out against the Athletics in the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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Sep 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Ramon Urias (29) hits a home run to left field against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Ken Rosenthal reports the agreement includes a $1.5 million 2026 salary, a 2027 mutual option with a $500,000 buyout, and up to $2 million in plate-appearance incentives.
  • MLB.com says the deal is being finalized and notes the club has not announced it, with a full 40-man roster necessitating a corresponding move if it is a Major League contract.
  • Urías, 31, is a 2022 Gold Glove winner at third base who can also cover second and shortstop, profiling as defensive depth across the infield.
  • He split 2025 between the Orioles and Astros, batting .241/.292/.384 with 11 home runs over 112 games, and owns a .257/.321/.403 career line with 50 homers.
  • The move fits the Cardinals’ transition after trading Nolan Arenado, with Nolan Gorman projected at third and top prospect J.J. Wetherholt at second as Urías offers experienced cover.