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MLB Suspends Julio Urías Through 2025 All-Star Break for Domestic Violence Policy Violation

The former Dodgers pitcher, now a free agent, becomes the first player suspended twice under MLB's domestic violence policy.

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Cody Bellinger #35 and Julio Urias #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their 3 to 1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals during the National League Wild Card Game at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
September 1, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (7) throws against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Julio Urías's suspension follows a September 2023 arrest for a physical altercation with his wife outside BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
  • This is Urías's second suspension for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy, with the first being a 20-game suspension in 2019.
  • Urías pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of domestic battery in May 2024, resulting in probation, community labor, and a domestic violence counseling program.
  • MLB's investigation was delayed due to late access to video evidence, which showed Urías physically assaulting his wife during the incident.
  • Urías, who has not pitched since September 2023, will be eligible to sign with any MLB team upon reinstatement on July 17, 2025.