Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested on Sunday for felony domestic violence, according to TMZ.
Urias was released after paying a bond of $50,000 in the early hours of Monday night. The publication says he spent four hours behind bars.
It appears that he will go to court later in September. Although Urias was not charged with a criminal following his reported arrest for domestic abuse in Beverly Hills in 2019, MLB nevertheless suspended him for 20 games.
The Dodgers posted on X, formerly Twitter, that they are “aware of an incident involving Julio Urías” and that he is not with the team as it begins a six-game road trip starting Tuesday in Miami.
Uras was detained in 2019 on grounds of possible domestic violence. Despite ultimately not being charged, he was given a 20-game suspension for domestic violence by Major League Baseball. Since the policy’s implementation in 2015, no MLB player has experienced a double suspension for breaking it.
According to a source, Major League Baseball is looking into the situation. As Uras was prior to his 2019 punishment, the league normally places players accused of domestic abuse on administrative leave during an investigation. The court date for Uras is set for the last week of the regular season.
Who is Julio Urias?
Julio Urias, a talented Mexican baseball player, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012. His outstanding pitching performance has elevated him to the ranks of Major League Baseball (MLB). However, his reputation suffered a significant blow when he was arrested on an alleged domestic abuse charge, leaving fans and the organization stunned.
