It sure looks like Yuli Gurriel just tipped his hand on his future with Astros
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19 January 2023
With the start of spring training just around the corner, Yuli Gurriel is still sitting on the free agent market looking for a team to join. The Houston Astros added slugger Jose Abreu at the start of free agency to take Yuli's spot at first base. But many fans have been wondering if Yuli would join the Astros in a utility role for the upcoming season.
According to recent reports, Gurriel has met with the Miami Marlins twice, and it appears he unfollowed the Astros on Instagram and started following the Marlins.
Is this a sign that Yuli's days with the Astros have come to an end?
Plus, if the Astros don't bring back Yuli, how should they allocate their money moving forward?
Be sure to check out the video as we break it all down.
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With the MLB trade deadline just hours away, the Astros have made a deal with the Orioles to bolster the infield.
Per multiple reports, the Astros are trading for Orioles' Gold Glove (2022) infielder Ramón Urías.
Ramon Urias goes to the Astros
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2025
Urías (age 31) is slashing .248/.300/.388 this season with eight home runs. He'll be a free agent in 2027.
Source: Astros are sending Single-A RHP Twine Palmer to the Orioles in the Urias deal
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) July 31, 2025
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart is reporting that the Astros are sending RHP Twine Palmer to the Orioles in the deal.
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