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Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterDec 20, 2024, 10:21 AM ET
- Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.
Free agent infielder Gio Urshela is in agreement with the Oakland Athletics on a major league contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday.
Urshela, 33, has bounced around the last few years, playing for three teams between 2023-2024 including the Angels, Tigers and Braves. He finished last season with Atlanta, hitting .265 in 36 games. The nine-year veteran is joining his eighth team, compiling a career .273 batting average with 73 home runs.
Urshela is a third baseman by trade but has played every infield position just over the last two years. The A’s need depth on the corners where Urshela is likely to slot in.
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Oakland has been active this offseason including signing free agent pitcher Luis Severino while trading for Rays starter Jeffrey Springs. Bolstering their pitching staff was an offseason goal while Urshela helps deepen their position player base.
Terms of Urshela’s deal have not been disclosed.
