L.A. Dodgers Place Julio Urías On Administrative Leave; Pitcher’s Bobblehead Night Canceled, Too
deadline.comThe Los Angeles Dodgers announced Wednesday that it is placing pitcher Julio Urías, who was arrested late Sunday on felony domestic violence charges, on administrative leave.
An investigation is being conducted, per the sport’s joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy with the Major League Baseball Players Association, according to the statement. “The Dodgers take all allegations of the kind in this case very seriously, and we do not condone or excuse any acts of domestic violence.
We are fully cooperating with MLB’s investigation and support MLB’s and the Commissioner’s enforcement of the policy. The Dodgers will have no further comment at this time.” pic.twitter.com/VFkCPx55af This marks the second time that Urías, who is 27, has been detained for violence arrest in the last four years, says ESPN.The occurred earlier Sunday at the LAFC vs.
Inter Miami soccer game at BMO Stadium in Exposition Park. Urías was one of the invited celebrity guests at the game featuring Lionel Messi.
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