Piratas Sign Pitcher José Urquidy to 1-Year, $1.5M Deal

The right-hander joins the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one-year contract.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially signed pitcher José Urquidy to a one-year, $1.5 million contract, the team announced on Wednesday.

Why it matters

Urquidy is a promising young right-handed pitcher who has shown flashes of potential in his MLB career so far. The Pirates are hoping he can solidify their starting rotation as they look to improve on a disappointing 2025 season.

The details

The 26-year-old Urquidy spent the first four seasons of his MLB career with the Houston Astros, where he compiled a 23-18 record and 4.31 ERA in 74 games (68 starts). He will now look to take the next step in his development with the Pirates.

  • The contract was finalized on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

José Urquidy

A 26-year-old right-handed pitcher who spent the first four seasons of his MLB career with the Houston Astros.

Pittsburgh Pirates

A Major League Baseball team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The takeaway

This signing represents an opportunity for Urquidy to establish himself as a reliable starting pitcher in the majors, while the Pirates hope he can help solidify their rotation and contribute to a turnaround season in 2026.