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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, receives his second suspension under the league's domestic violence policy after a 2023 incident involving his wife.

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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 has been suspended through July 17, 2025, following an MLB investigation into a September 2023 domestic violence incident outside BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
  • This marks Urías's second suspension under MLB's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy, following a 20-game suspension in 2019 for a separate incident.
  • Urías pleaded no contest to one count of misdemeanor domestic battery in May 2024, leading to probation, community labor, and a domestic violence course as part of his sentencing.
  • The 28-year-old left-hander, who became a free agent after the 2023 season, has not pitched in the majors since September 2023 and remains unsigned.
  • MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred stated that the league will provide support services to Urías and his family, and Urías has agreed to undergo evaluation by the Joint Policy Board.