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Julio Urías Becomes Eligible for MLB Contracts as Suspension Ends July 17

His agent says he is training to demonstrate that his on-field potential outweighs concerns about his past conduct.

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Overview

  • Major League Baseball will remove Urías from its restricted list on July 17, concluding his domestic violence policy suspension and restoring his eligibility to sign with any team.
  • The left-hander has not pitched since an administrative leave began after his September 2023 arrest on misdemeanor domestic violence charges near BMO Stadium.
  • He fulfilled all court‐mandated requirements, including a one-year domestic violence counseling program and probation for charges filed in April 2024.
  • Agent Scott Boras confirmed that Urías is in training and fully intends to resume his professional career in Major League Baseball.
  • Teams are expected to offer him minor league contracts for the remainder of the season to evaluate his form before considering a return to a major league roster.