As the Red Sox continue to explore ways to shore up their infield depth, another name has surfaced in the conversation - Ramón Urías. According to recent reports, Boston has checked in on the versatile infielder this offseason, though their level of interest hasn’t exactly been red-hot.
Urías, who was traded from the Orioles to the Astros last summer, brings a profile that fits what the Red Sox could use right now: defensive versatility, postseason experience, and a track record of success at Fenway Park. He’s under club control for one more season and can play third, second, and short - a valuable trait for a team still figuring out how its infield puzzle pieces fit together.
While his offensive numbers took a step back last year - he posted a .675 OPS with 11 home runs across 112 games - Urías still flashed the kind of glove that earned him a Gold Glove at third base in 2022. He split time between third (78 games) and second base (26 games) in 2025, continuing to show that he can hold his own defensively across the diamond.
And while the bat was quieter last season, there’s one stat that should catch Boston’s attention: Urías has historically raked at Fenway Park. In 28 career games in Boston, he’s hit .326 with an .881 OPS - numbers that suggest he sees the ball well under the Green Monster lights.
The Astros ultimately non-tendered him after the season, making him a free agent. That opens the door for a team like the Red Sox to swoop in with a one-year offer - the kind of low-risk, potentially high-reward move that could pay off if Urías bounces back at the plate.
With names like Eugenio Suárez and Brendan Donovan already off the board, the list of available infielders is thinning out. Urías might not be the flashiest option left, but he checks a lot of boxes: he’s affordable, experienced, and flexible. And in a market where versatility is king, that could be enough to make him one of Boston’s more realistic targets as the offseason winds down.
The Red Sox have also been linked to other Astros infielders - Isaac Paredes among them - but if they’re looking for a steady glove and a player with proven success in their own ballpark, Urías might just be the best fit still standing.