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Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:07 pm

cardinalsfever44 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 17:54 pm Ramón Urías (5'10", 185 lbs) is a dependable, right-handed utility infielder known for high-end defensive versatility, particularly at third base where he won a 2022 Gold Glove. With 6+ years of MLB experience (2020–2025), he provides solid contact hitting, respectable power, and a high baseball IQ, offering roughly 3+ WAR per 162 games.

Defensive Profile
Elite Utility: Primarily plays 3B, but capable at 2B, SS, and 1B.
Gold Glove Caliber: Won the 2022 AL Gold Glove for third base with 14 Defensive Runs Saved.
Range/Arm: Above-average defender with good instincts; ranked in the 87th percentile in Outs Above Average.
Improvements: Showed major improvements with the glove through 2025, posting a +3 Run Fielding Value (75th percentile).

Offensive Profile
Contact/Approach: Solid contact hitter with a manageable strikeout rate (around 16-17% in top seasons) and a respectable eye at the plate.
Power: Primarily a gap-to-gap hitter with the ability to pull for home runs. Increased his flyball rate in recent seasons to enhance power, posting a .237 ISO in 2018 (Mexico) and maintaining good power numbers in MLB.
Consistency: A career 104-105 wRC+ hitter who is generally consistent against both RHP and LHP, often acting as a reliable starter or elite utility player.

Scouting Summary
Urías profiles as a high-IQ, veteran utility player who can start regularly. He has transitioned from a fringe prospect into a reliable big-league regular with elite infield defense. His ability to hit for average and play multiple spots effectively makes him highly valuable.
Key 2025 Performance Data
Fielding: 87th percentile in Outs Above Average.
Value: 3.3 WAR average per 162 games.
Utility: Played all four infield spots, with elite performance at 3B

Career .257 hitter. Man, the definition of hitting for average really has changed.

vegascardsfan5890 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:06 pm

82birds wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:00 pm Saggese is probably thinking, "there goes some of my playing time"
(which is probably true)

I think it more so has do with Saggese getting more outfield time this year

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:08 pm

Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:07 pm

cardinalsfever44 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 17:54 pm Ramón Urías (5'10", 185 lbs) is a dependable, right-handed utility infielder known for high-end defensive versatility, particularly at third base where he won a 2022 Gold Glove. With 6+ years of MLB experience (2020–2025), he provides solid contact hitting, respectable power, and a high baseball IQ, offering roughly 3+ WAR per 162 games.

Defensive Profile
Elite Utility: Primarily plays 3B, but capable at 2B, SS, and 1B.
Gold Glove Caliber: Won the 2022 AL Gold Glove for third base with 14 Defensive Runs Saved.
Range/Arm: Above-average defender with good instincts; ranked in the 87th percentile in Outs Above Average.
Improvements: Showed major improvements with the glove through 2025, posting a +3 Run Fielding Value (75th percentile).

Offensive Profile
Contact/Approach: Solid contact hitter with a manageable strikeout rate (around 16-17% in top seasons) and a respectable eye at the plate.
Power: Primarily a gap-to-gap hitter with the ability to pull for home runs. Increased his flyball rate in recent seasons to enhance power, posting a .237 ISO in 2018 (Mexico) and maintaining good power numbers in MLB.
Consistency: A career 104-105 wRC+ hitter who is generally consistent against both RHP and LHP, often acting as a reliable starter or elite utility player.

Scouting Summary
Urías profiles as a high-IQ, veteran utility player who can start regularly. He has transitioned from a fringe prospect into a reliable big-league regular with elite infield defense. His ability to hit for average and play multiple spots effectively makes him highly valuable.
Key 2025 Performance Data
Fielding: 87th percentile in Outs Above Average.
Value: 3.3 WAR average per 162 games.
Utility: Played all four infield spots, with elite performance at 3B

Career .257 hitter. Man, the definition of hitting for average really has changed.

lol no kidding in a few years that may win a batting title though

82birds wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:11 pm

vegascardsfan5890 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:06 pm

82birds wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:00 pm Saggese is probably thinking, "there goes some of my playing time"
(which is probably true)

I think it more so has do with Saggese getting more outfield time this year

then Gorman is probably thinking "there goes some of my playing time".
(wouldn't surprise me especially when oppo starting pitcher is a LH)

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:13 pm

82birds wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:11 pm

vegascardsfan5890 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:06 pm

82birds wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:00 pm Saggese is probably thinking, "there goes some of my playing time"
(which is probably true)

I think it more so has do with Saggese getting more outfield time this year

then Gorman is probably thinking "there goes some of my playing time".
(wouldn't surprise me especially when oppo starting pitcher is a LH)

He would definitely be a late inning defensive replacement for him

Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:13 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:08 pm

Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:07 pm

cardinalsfever44 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 17:54 pm Ramón Urías (5'10", 185 lbs) is a dependable, right-handed utility infielder known for high-end defensive versatility, particularly at third base where he won a 2022 Gold Glove. With 6+ years of MLB experience (2020–2025), he provides solid contact hitting, respectable power, and a high baseball IQ, offering roughly 3+ WAR per 162 games.

Defensive Profile
Elite Utility: Primarily plays 3B, but capable at 2B, SS, and 1B.
Gold Glove Caliber: Won the 2022 AL Gold Glove for third base with 14 Defensive Runs Saved.
Range/Arm: Above-average defender with good instincts; ranked in the 87th percentile in Outs Above Average.
Improvements: Showed major improvements with the glove through 2025, posting a +3 Run Fielding Value (75th percentile).

Offensive Profile
Contact/Approach: Solid contact hitter with a manageable strikeout rate (around 16-17% in top seasons) and a respectable eye at the plate.
Power: Primarily a gap-to-gap hitter with the ability to pull for home runs. Increased his flyball rate in recent seasons to enhance power, posting a .237 ISO in 2018 (Mexico) and maintaining good power numbers in MLB.
Consistency: A career 104-105 wRC+ hitter who is generally consistent against both RHP and LHP, often acting as a reliable starter or elite utility player.

Scouting Summary
Urías profiles as a high-IQ, veteran utility player who can start regularly. He has transitioned from a fringe prospect into a reliable big-league regular with elite infield defense. His ability to hit for average and play multiple spots effectively makes him highly valuable.
Key 2025 Performance Data
Fielding: 87th percentile in Outs Above Average.
Value: 3.3 WAR average per 162 games.
Utility: Played all four infield spots, with elite performance at 3B

Career .257 hitter. Man, the definition of hitting for average really has changed.

lol no kidding in a few years that may win a batting title though

Sad, isn't it?

82birds wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:11 pm

vegascardsfan5890 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:06 pm

82birds wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:00 pm Saggese is probably thinking, "there goes some of my playing time"
(which is probably true)

I think it more so has do with Saggese getting more outfield time this year

then Gorman is probably thinking "there goes some of my playing time".
(wouldn't surprise me especially when oppo starting pitcher is a LH)

cardinalsfever44 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 17:42 pm He was a 2.2 WAR player last year that plays 2B and 3B and won a gold glove in 2022.

Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:14 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:13 pm

82birds wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:11 pm

vegascardsfan5890 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:06 pm

82birds wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:00 pm Saggese is probably thinking, "there goes some of my playing time"
(which is probably true)

I think it more so has do with Saggese getting more outfield time this year

then Gorman is probably thinking "there goes some of my playing time".
(wouldn't surprise me especially when oppo starting pitcher is a LH)

He would definitely be a late inning defensive replacement for him

Yep! And Gorman could also see time at DH if he actually hits any.

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:06 pm

82birds wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:00 pm Saggese is probably thinking, "there goes some of my playing time"
(which is probably true)

The only way this move makes any sense is if they want saggese to play every day so will send him to Memphis otherwise it makes zero sense

bfib wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:45 pm

Ozziesfan41 wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:06 pm

82birds wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 18:00 pm Saggese is probably thinking, "there goes some of my playing time"
(which is probably true)

The only way this move makes any sense is if they want saggese to play every day so will send him to Memphis otherwise it makes zero sense

Fermin replacement more likely

cardstatman wrote: ↑20 Feb 2026 19:39 pm Very bad news for Saggese, Fermin, and Torres.

Ramon Urias was in the Cards system. They signed him as a 24 year old free agent from Mexico.

The Baltimore Orioles claimed him off waivers from STL in February 2020. The Cards had recently signed Johnny Hellweg and claimed Ricardo Sanchez off waivers and also wanted to make room for Brad Miller so they had no room for Urias.

He proceeded to be an 11.2 bWAR and 6.2 fWAR player for the Orioles. He's better than Gorman, IMHO, but I expect they will play Gorman anyway.

There you go, Brian Ramos! We would rather keep Chris Roycroft than you! Now you can be an Oriole, too.