Julio Urías, a World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020, has been suspended through this year’s All-Star break for violating MLB’s domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy. Urías’ agent, Scott Boras, stated that the pitcher would not be releasing any statements regarding the suspension. This is the second time Urías has been suspended under this policy, with the first suspension being a 20-game penalty in 2019. The 28-year-old left-handed pitcher has not played since September 1, 2023.
Urías was arrested on September 3, 2023, outside BMO Stadium in Los Angeles after a physical altercation between a man and a woman was reported to the Department of Public Safety. Initially facing a felony count of corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant, Urías was placed on administrative leave by MLB on September 6. He pleaded no contest to one count of misdemeanor domestic battery in May and had four other misdemeanor charges dropped. As part of his sentencing, Urías was placed on 36 months of summary probation, ordered to complete 30 days of community labor, attend domestic violence counseling, and pay restitution to the victim, among other requirements.
Commissioner Rob Manfred stated that after reviewing all available evidence, it was concluded that Urías had violated MLB’s policy and appropriate discipline was necessary. MLB confirmed that Urías had agreed to be evaluated by the joint policy board established by MLB and the players association, as well as comply with any recommendations made by the board. Urías became a free agent after the 2023 World Series when his one-year contract expired and is now suspended until July 17.
Urías had previously been arrested in May 2019 on suspicion of domestic battery but was not prosecuted by the LA city attorney on the condition that he completed a 52-week domestic violence counseling program. In his eight major league seasons, all with the Dodgers, Urías has a record of 60-25 with a 3.11 ERA. He led the National League with a 2.16 ERA in 2022 and played a key role in the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series victory, with a 4-0 record, a save, and a 1.17 ERA in six postseason appearances.
The Associated Press contributed to the report on Urías’ suspension and previous legal issues. Fans can follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on the platform X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for more updates. This news adds to a broader conversation about professional athletes’ responsibility and accountability in cases of domestic violence and abuse. It also highlights the importance of leagues like MLB in enforcing policies and taking decisive action to address such issues within their organizations.
