José Urquidy claimed by Phillies off waivers from White Sox and likely to pitch Friday vs. Mets

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Philadelphia Phillies claimed pitcher José Urquidy off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, likely due to All-Star Jesús Luzardo going on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation. Manager Don Mattingly expects Urquidy to start or pitch in a bulk role against the New York Mets on Friday. Urquidy, 31, has a 2-2 record and a 5.28 ERA this season across one start and ten relief appearances for the White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates before being designated for assignment Tuesday.
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The Philadelphia Phillies claimed pitcher José Urquidy off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, with Urquidy expected to pitch on Friday against the New York Mets. Phillies manager Don Mattingly stated that Urquidy could start or work in a bulk-inning role due to All-Star Jesús Luzardo going on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation. Luzardo, who made his first All-Star appearance this season, currently ranks among the top 10 in the NL with 14 wins, a 2.87 ERA, and 221 strikeouts. Urquidy, age 31, had been designated for assignment by the White Sox on Tuesday after posting a record of 2-2 with a 5.28 ERA this year across one start and ten relief appearances.

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NEW YORK Philadelphia Phillies the Chicago White Sox the New York Mets

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Philadelphia ORG · 3× Urquidy PERSON · 2× Don Mattingly PERSON · 1× Jesús Luzardo PERSON · 1× José Urquidy PERSON · 1× NEW YORK GPE · 1× Phillies ORG · 1× Zus PERSON · 1× the Chicago White Sox ORG · 1× the New York Mets ORG · 1×

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Luzardo, who made his first All-Star team this season, ranks amongst the NL’s top 10 with 14 wins, a 2.87 ERA and 221 strikeouts.
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🔮 NEW YORK (AP) — Pitcher José Urquidy was claimed by the Philadelphia off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and could appear Friday against the New York Mets.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Pitcher José Urquidy was claimed by the Philadelphia off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and could appear Friday against the New York Mets. uncertain
Urquidy → claim → Mets
Phillies manager Don Mattingly said he expected Urquidy would start Friday or follow an opener in a bulk role. asserted
Urquidy → say → role
Philadelphia needed another starter after All-Star Jesús Luzardo went on the injured list because of left shoulder inflammation. asserted
Luzardo → need → inflammation
“Obviously, missing Zus’ start, it puts you in a bullpen game in some fashion,” Mattingly said before Thursday’s series opener. asserted
Mattingly → miss → opener
“And bullpen game, like one at a time, is a little different than having a bulk guy in there that can throw 70, 75 pitches.” asserted
that → have → pitches
A 31-year-old right-hander, Urquidy was designated for assignment Tuesday. asserted
Urquidy → designate → assignment
He last pitched on Sept. 8, when he gave up two runs over four innings of relief while throwing 45 pitches against the Pirates. asserted
he → pitch → Pirates
Luzardo, who made his first All-Star team this season, ranks amongst the NL’s top 10 with 14 wins, a 2.87 ERA and 221 strikeouts. asserted
who → make → wins
Philadelphia transferred right-hander Caleb Killian to the 60-day IL. asserted
Philadelphia → transfer → IL
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