The 2023 season was supposed to be a platform year for Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias. After years of getting Cy Young votes and being the workhorse for one of the best pitching staffs in the league, he was set to earn big money during his 2024 free agency.
However, during the summer, the Dodgers ace was placed on administrative leave after felony domestic violence charges were levied against him. He all but eliminated his opportunity for a big offseason contract. Per Jim Bowden of the Athletic, Urias should expect a lengthy suspension coming his way.
“Julio Urías of the Dodgers and Wander Franco of the Rays receive lengthy suspensions following reviews of their respective cases that make both ineligible to play major-league baseball in 2024.”
Jim Bowden – The Athletic
This is Urias’ second charge of this nature since signing with the Dodgers. Back in 2019, he served a 20-game suspension following misdemeanor domestic violence charges.
Unfortunately, the Dodgers are familiar with this type of situation. During the 2022 season, the Dodgers’ premier offseason acquisition Trevor Bauer was placed on administrative leave following sexual assault allegations. Bauer eventually served the longest suspension handed down by the league office – 194 games.
Likely, the Urias situation will play out in a similar fashion. MLB will investigate the matters separately from law enforcement. The league can, and will, handle any suspension independently from decisions rendered by a court judge.
If Urias is found not guilty and cleared of all charges, he will still likely serve a lengthy suspension. This is expected because this is the second time he has faced these troubles.
Whether or not a team will eventually sign him is unclear, but he will not receive near the offer he expected this offseason.
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He was the only watched the dodgers. Take him back.
Julio Urias will never play baseball on this continent ever again!!!
You don’t think he would go play in a league in Mexico?
That would be Central America, not North America. And yes, that is probably the only place left for him to play. I am not sure even the Japanese or Korean leagues would take a chance on him if MLB suspends him and he’s be lucky if it was only a year and not a ban. You can see how Trevor Bauer’s career has taken off since his difficulties… a BIG ZERO.
Where did you go to school? I would like to know, so I make sure never to let my kids go there.
Mexico in Central America? Good Gawd, man.
I am with you to take him back
Julio Urias will never play baseball on this continent ever again!!!
If he is found not guilty he should be able to play. We are NOT judges !!!
With Video evidence there is little chance of that happening. He will be suspended by MLB. How long is the question. But he won;t play in 2024, that is almost a given…
Post the truth in facts! Surrounding Julio urias.
I love exclamation marks!!! Julio Urias!! Knuckle sandwich curve ball!!! X2.
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This is really disappointing news for Dodgers fans. Julio has been such a key part of our pitching rotation. It’s tough to see his season potentially sidelined, especially after everything he contributed last year. Hopefully, the situation gets resolved soon and he can come back stronger!
This is really disappointing news for Dodgers fans. Urias has been such a pivotal part of the team’s success, and a suspension could drastically affect our pitching rotation for next season. I hope the organization takes this opportunity to emphasize accountability and support for him moving forward.
This news about Julio Urias is disheartening. It’s tough to see a talented player face such significant consequences. I hope he can learn from this situation and come back stronger in the future, whether with the Dodgers or elsewhere.
This is really disappointing news for Dodgers fans. Julio has been a key player, and it’s tough to see his career take this hit. Hopefully, he learns from this and can come back stronger, but it definitely puts the team in a tough position for 2024.
This is really disappointing news. Julio Urias has been such a pivotal player for the Dodgers, and losing him for the entire season would be a huge blow. I hope he gets the help he needs and can return strong in the future. The team’s pitching depth will need to step up in his absence!
This is disappointing news for fans and the Dodgers, especially considering how impactful Urias has been on the mound. It’s tough to see a player with such potential go through this. I hope he takes this time to reflect and come back stronger, but it will definitely leave a hole in the rotation for 2024. Let’s hope the team can navigate this challenge effectively!
This news is pretty disheartening. Urias has been such a crucial part of the Dodgers’ rotation. I hope he uses this time to reflect and come back stronger, but it’s frustrating to see a talented player facing such serious consequences. Let’s hope for the best for him and the team in the upcoming season.
This is really disappointing news for the Dodgers and their fans. Urias had so much potential, and it’s frustrating to see his career take such a turn due to off-field issues. I hope he can find a way to get back on track after this suspension. The team will definitely feel his absence next season.
This is really concerning news for the Dodgers. Losing Urias for the entire 2024 season would be a huge blow to the pitching rotation. It’s frustrating to see off-field issues overshadow his talent. I hope he can turn things around and make better choices moving forward.
This is a tough break for the Dodgers. Julio has been a key part of the rotation, and losing him for a whole season would be a significant blow to the team’s chances. I hope the situation unfolds fairly and we get some clarity soon.