Julio Urías, the former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, is in hot water, facing five misdemeanor charges following a public scuffle with his wife, as confirmed by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office. These charges include two counts of domestic battery in a dating relationship, along with one count each of spousal battery, false imprisonment, and assault.
The incident occurred last year when Urías, then with the Dodgers, was arrested on September 3 outside BMO Stadium while attending a Major League Soccer Game with his wife. Despite this, the Los Angeles County District Attorney decided not to pursue felony charges against him earlier this year.
According to TMZ, the altercation began after Urías took photos with female fans, leading to an argument with his wife Daisy. Sources claim that during the dispute, Urías allegedly became physical, putting his arm around her, slamming her against a fence, and pulling her hair. The police were informed that Urías then swung at her.
Following the arrest, Major League Baseball placed Urías on administrative leave for three days. However, he did not return to the Dodgers and became a free agent at the end of the season. Despite his potential as a free agent pitcher, with a stellar record of 60-25 and a 3.11 ERA in 158 games for the Dodgers from 2016-23, his future in MLB remains uncertain due to the ongoing legal issues.
This isn't Urías' first run-in with MLB's domestic violence policy. In 2019, he was suspended for 20 games under the policy due to a previous incident involving the same woman. No player has been suspended twice under this policy, making Urías' situation unique.
Despite his troubles, Urías has had a successful career, making 23 postseason appearances for the Dodgers, including a crucial save in Game 6 of the 2020 World Series. Without him, the Dodgers struggled in the 2023 postseason, losing all three games to the Arizona Diamondbacks in their National League Division Series.
While Urías may be looking to continue his career elsewhere, with reports suggesting he might be open to pitching in Japan, his future remains uncertain as he awaits the resolution of his legal case. His agent, Scott Boras, has indicated that there is interest from teams, but Urías' fate in baseball hangs in the balance.
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