The 32-year-old’s 2023 season was cut short by a fractured left pelvis he suffered in June.
In his final season, Urshela hit .285/.338/.429 with 13 home runs and 27 doubles in 144 games for the Minnesota Twins in 2022.
If Urshela ends up with one of the New York teams, it’s clear that she will. In the spring, preparation for the bank job will begin.
With Brett Baty struggling and Mark Vientos being used as a pinch hitter, Urshela — if signed — could be an option for the regular third base job.
Meanwhile, the Yankees, who have known Urshela since he was in the Bronx from 2019 to 2021, have settled in all four starting spots barring injuries.
A group of teams looking for outfield depth are eyeing Gio Urshela as a free agent.
Urshela attracted a lot of attention during the offseason, and the Mets and Yankees were often linked to him.
Will Sammon of The Athletic reported on Dec. 31 that both New York teams are interested.
The Yankees know Urshela as well as every other Major League Baseball team.
In his first two seasons with the Yankees, he hit .310/.359/.523 with 27 home runs and 104 RBI in 175 games.
Urshela was traded to the Minnesota Twins in March 2022 as part of the Josh Donaldson deal.
During his only season with the Angels, Urshela hit .299/.324/.374 in 214 at-bats.
The Mets and Marlins could add Urshela as insurance if their third basemen Brett Baty and Jake Burger struggle this season.
The Yankees might want an insurance policy if either DJ LeMahieu or Anthony Volpe don’t perform up to expectations.
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