For the second time this month, the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates paired up on a trade.
The Sox acquired right-handed pitcher José Urquidy from the Pirates on Sunday for minor-league pitcher Félix Doroteo.
Urquidy, 31, went 0-1 with an 8.53 ERA and six strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings over five relief appearances for the Pirates from March 29-April 13. He went 5-4 with a 3.66 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 83 2/3 innings over 17 starts with Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Pirates designated him for assignment Friday.
Urquidy is 27-17 with a 4.07 ERA and 335 strikeouts in 413 2/3 innings during 86 appearances (70 starts) over seven big-league seasons with the Houston Astros (2019-23), Detroit Tigers (2025) and Pirates (2026).
Sox manager Will Venable said Monday that Urquidy would be headed to Triple-A Charlotte.
“He’s an option for us,” Venable said. “We know how quickly things change here and there’ll be need, and it could be tomorrow for all we know. He’s a piece that we’re excited to have and can come up when there’s a need.”
Doroteo, 21, was 3-2 with a 4.50 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 19 innings over 16 outings (one start) with the Arizona Complex League White Sox this year, his first professional season. The Sox signed him as an international free agent Jan. 15, 2025.
The Sox and Pirates are becoming familiar trade partners. On July 10, the Sox sent infielder Jacob Gonzalez and pitcher Brandon Eisert to Pittsburgh for a Competitive Balance Round A draft pick (No. 34) and left-handed pitcher Jaden Woods. The Sox selected Nazareth infielder Landon Thome with the pick the next day.
After Sunday’s trade, the Sox’s 40-man roster is at 39. The MLB trade deadline is Aug. 3.