Gurriel demotion opens door for Urena at SS

Biagini escapes bases-loaded jam NEW YORK -- The Blue Jays' demotion of prospect Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has opened the door for Richard Urena to assume the bulk of the duties at shortstop, but the team is still expected to run a platoon at the position.

Urena likely will receive the majority of the playing time at shortstop until Aledmys Diaz returns from the disabled list, but the recently acquired Gio Urshela will still see some action there as well.

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The 24-year-old Gurriel was optioned to the Minors prior to Sunday afternoon's game against the Red Sox. Gurriel had spent the previous week as Toronto's starting shortstop, but he was batting just .206/.229/.309 at the time…