Brewers Sign Veteran Infielder Luis Urías for Minor-League Return

Luis Urías, a 28-year-old versatile infielder, has rejoined the Milwaukee Brewers on a minor-league contract after being designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics. Urías has a history with the Brewers, having played four seasons with them and posting solid performances, including back-to-back 3 WAR seasons in 2021 and 2022, and is known for his ability to play second base, third base, and shortstop. This season, he appeared in 96 games for the Athletics, hitting .230/.315/.338 before being released. While his return to the Brewers is primarily for organizational depth and he will report to Triple-A Nashville, signing before the roster deadline makes him eligible for the postseason roster if added to the 40-man roster. The Brewers currently lead the National League Central and could use Urías' experience as insurance for infield positions. However, Milwaukee's infield is crowded, so Urías' impact at the major league level this season remains uncertain.