Sep 28, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Ramon Urias (29) is greeted by teammates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images | William Liang-Imagn Images

31-year-old infielder Ramón Urías became a free agent following the season and could be an option for the Athletics at third base in 2026.

A former Gold Glove winner in 2022, Urías has spent the majority of his career with the Baltimore Orioles. He began last season in Baltimore before being traded to the Houston Astros for minor league right-hander Twine Palmer.

Last season was a down year for Urias, whose career batting average sits at .257. He batted just .241 over 112 games with 17 doubles, 11 home runs, and 44 runs batted in. Before last season, Urías proved to be a truly serviceable infielder. He had a career batting average of .262 across his first five seasons in the big leagues coming into the year.

While Urías could be a versatile role player across the A’s infield, he is suited to play third base, an area that continues to be a glaring problem for the organization. It was a revolving door all of last season, and with Mark Kotsay turning to different solutions, Urías might just be the practical and affordable answer at the hot corner.

If anything, this furthers the criticality of the timelines of minor league third baseman Tommy White. After an incredible Arizona Fall League campaign in Mesa, White could be eyeing the major leagues next season. He is currently the seveth overall prospect in the A’s organization, and the second infield prospect behind the enthralling 19-year-old Leo De Vries.