**Summary: Julio Urías Suspended for Domestic Violence Policy Violation**
Julio Urías, a former NL wins and ERA leader and 2020 World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been suspended through this year’s All-Star break for violating MLB’s domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy.
### Who is Julio Urías?
– **Who**: Julio Urías, a 28-year-old left-handed pitcher.
– **What**: Suspended for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy.
– **When**: Suspension announced on Friday; effective until July 17.
– **Where**: Incident occurred outside BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
– **Why**: Following a physical altercation leading to his arrest on September 3, 2023.
### Background on the Suspension
– Urías has not played since September 1, 2023.
– He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic battery charge in May 2023.
– This is Urías’ second suspension under MLB’s policy, following a 20-game suspension in 2019.
### Details of the Incident
– Arrested after a report of a physical altercation between a man and a woman.
– Initially charged with a felony count of corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant.
– Placed on administrative leave by MLB on September 6, 2023.
### Legal Consequences
– Urías was sentenced to 36 months of summary probation and required to complete:
– 30 days of community labor.
– A 52-week domestic violence counseling course.
– Additional requirements include:
– Payment to a domestic violence fund.
– No possession of weapons or use of force.
– Restitution to the victim and adherence to a protective order.
### Commissioner’s Statement
Commissioner Rob Manfred stated, “Having reviewed all of the available evidence, I have concluded that Mr. Urías violated our policy and that discipline is appropriate.” Urías has agreed to be evaluated by the joint policy board established by MLB and the players’ association.
### Career Overview
– Urías became a free agent after the 2023 World Series when his one-year contract expired.
– In eight major league seasons with the Dodgers, he has a record of 60-25 and a 3.11 ERA.
– He led the National League with a 2.16 ERA in 2022 and contributed to the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series victory.
**FAQs:**
– **What was Julio Urías’ legal outcome regarding his domestic violence case?**
– Julio Urías pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic battery charge and was sentenced to probation, community labor, and counseling.
