Jose Urena: Enters open market

Urena cleared waivers Thursday and elected to become a free agent, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Urena was designated for assignment after giving up five runs during his three-inning save against the Nationals on Monday. He'll now seek out another opportunity in free agency rather than returning to Triple-A Syracuse, though he isn't likely to attract more than a minor-league contract after turning in a 4.77 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in the majors since 2023.