José Luis Urquidy has begun his formal on-field preparation for the Venados de Mazatlán, completing his first live batting practice session at Estadio Teodoro Mariscal on Tuesday.
The right-handed pitcher, a veteran of Major League Baseball, took to the mound twice during the session to advance his conditioning for an upcoming appearance with the team.
During the initial phase of his workout, the Mazatlán native faced a group of four hitters: Leo Germán, Carlos Tirado, Santiago Gómez, and Santiago Contreras. Following this first round, Urquidy retreated to the bullpen for a consultation with the coaching staff before returning to the mound to face the same four batters for a second session of pitching work.
Urquidy brings a significant resume to the Teodoro Mariscal, having debuted in the major leagues in 2019 with the Houston Astros. During his tenure with the organization, he achieved notable success, including winning the 2022 World Series.
His career is highlighted by his performance in the Fall Classic, where he became one of the few Mexican-born pitchers to secure a victory as a starting pitcher. Overall, he recorded three wins in World Series play while representing the Astros.
The right-hander is now focused on representing his home region as he integrates into the Venados roster. While his specific debut date remains subject to the progression of his training, team officials anticipate that his first official outing could occur as early as next week, depending on how he continues to advance in his preparation.
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