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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Gio Urshela, 34-year-old Colombian infielder, announced his retirement from MLB on May 18, 2026, after a 10-season career spanning eight different teams. Best known for his breakout 2019 season with the Yankees (.314 BA, 21 HR, 74 RBIs), Urshela finished his career with a .270 average and 73 home runs. His final season in 2025 with the Athletics saw a decline (.238 BA, 20 RBIs). He was released by the Twins before the 2026 season and did not land with another team. Urshela framed his retirement as a positive life transition, expressing gratitude to family, teammates, and the sport.
Strengths
- + Breakout 2019 season with Yankees (.314 BA, 21 HR, 74 RBIs)
- + Strong 2020 pandemic-shortened season (.298 BA, 30 RBIs)
- + Career .270 hitter with 73 home runs
- + Reliable defender at third base
- + Memorable postseason grand slam in Yankees pinstripes
- + Became a fan favorite in New York
- + Represented Colombia in World Baseball Classic
- + Graceful retirement announcement focused on gratitude
Weaknesses
- - Significant decline in final season (.238 BA with Athletics in 2025)
- - Released by Twins before 2026 season
- - Struggled early in career with Cleveland and Toronto
- - Played for eight different teams indicating instability
- - Performance declined after 2021 with Yankees
- - Did not land with another team after Twins release
- - Career trajectory showed decline in latter years
About
Gio Urshela is a third baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
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Chicago Cubs
Recent News
Gio Urshela Announces Retirement
May 18, 2026
Former Yankees infielder Gio Urshela retires at 34
May 18, 2026
Gio Urshela, who failed to make the Twins this spring, has decided to retire at age 34.
May 18, 2026
Former Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela announces retirement
May 18, 2026
Gio Urshela Announces Retirement
May 18, 2026