MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced the suspension of free agent pitcher Julio Urías for violating the league's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. The suspension follows a thorough investigation into Urías' involvement in a domestic violence incident with his girlfriend in September 2023. This marks the second suspension for Urías under this policy, making him the first player to receive a second penalty since its inception in 2015. As part of his reinstatement, Urías has agreed to undergo an evaluation by the Joint Policy Board.
"The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball has completed its investigation into allegations that free agent pitcher Julio Urías violated Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. Having reviewed all of the available evidence, I have concluded that Mr. Urías violated our Policy and that discipline is appropriate," Manfred said in a statement.
Urías has agreed to submit to an evaluation by the Joint Policy Board under the collectively bargained policy, and to comply with any of the board's recommendations. MLB will continue to make support services available to Urías and his family with the former Dodgers pitcher entering into a program last May.
This marks the second domestic violence suspension for the 28-year-old, making him the first player to be suspended twice under the new policy that was established in 2015.
Urías notably recorded the final out of the Dodgers' World Series victory in 2020 and finished in the top seven in National League Cy Young voting in both 2021 and 2022.
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