Prior to joining the Yankees organization, last August Urshela struggled to get consistent playing time during stints with the Indians (2015-17) and the Blue Jays (2018). Since entering the big leagues Urshela has always been considered a gold glove caliber defender at third base but he’s struggled offensively with a .228 career batting average.
When Miguel Andujar went down during the first week of the season with a small labrum tear the Yanks called up Tyler Wade to replace him. Wade deserved the call up after the very strong spring he had but since he’s arrived he’s done nothing with the bat, hitting .