With MLB suspension over, Julio Urías is back on the market

Mexican pitcher Julio Urías was suspended until the end of the 2025 MLB All-Star break after violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Policy on Domestic Violence.

“The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball has completed its investigation into allegations that free agent pitcher Julio Urías violated Major League Baseball’s Joint Policy on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse. After reviewing all available evidence, I have concluded that Mr. Urías violated our Policy and that disciplinary action is appropriate,” it said back in September 2023.

When does Urías’ suspension end?

The left-handed pitcher has not pitched since September 1, 2023, after being arrested on suspicion domestic violence just a couple of days later outside BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, where he attended an MLS game (September 3, 2023 between Inter Miami and LAFC).

“El Culichi” was placed on administrative leave on September 6, 2023, while MLB conducted its investigation; he was initially charged with felony bodily injury to his then-partner.

Julio Urías pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery in May of last year; he was a repeat offender following a 20-game suspension in 2019.

Los Angeles City Attorney spokesman Ivor Pine later revealed that Urias received 36 months of summary probation and 30 days of community service, as well as a 52-week domestic violence counseling course.

MLB announced his reinstatement from the restricted list on July 17; therefore, after that date, he has the option to re-negotiate with an MLB team to work out a possible return; It should be noted that his contract with the Dodgers expired at the end of the 2023 season.

Julio Urías played eight seasons in Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers, with whom he compiled a 60-25 record and a 3.11 ERA. He led the National League with a 2.16 ERA in 2022 and was part of the team that won the 2020 World Series.

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