Cardinals Sign Infielder Urías to One-Year Deal

Contract includes mutual option for 2027 season

Feb. 21, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The St. Louis Cardinals have signed 31-year-old infielder Ramón Urías to a one-year contract with a mutual option for the 2027 season, the team announced on Saturday. Urías spent most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles prior to joining the Cardinals.

Why it matters

The Cardinals are looking to bolster their infield depth and versatility with the addition of Urías, who has experience playing multiple positions. This move comes as the team aims to build on their success from the previous season and make another push for the playoffs.

The details

Urías, a 31-year-old infielder, has played most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles. The one-year contract he signed with the Cardinals includes a mutual option for the 2027 season, giving both parties flexibility in the future.

  • The Cardinals announced the signing on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Ramón Urías

A 31-year-old infielder who has spent most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles.

St. Louis Cardinals

A professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri, that plays in the National League Central division of Major League Baseball.

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The takeaway

The Cardinals' signing of Ramón Urías to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027 is a strategic move to bolster their infield depth and versatility as they aim to build on their recent success and make another push for the playoffs.