Roger Arrieta
Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was arrested on suspicion of Domestic Violence
We woke up to some very disappointing news this morning. Dodgers young pitcher Julio Urías was arrested on suspicion of Domestic violence Monday night, the incident occurred at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles. It was first reported by TMZ Sports that Urías has been arrested and later released on $20,000 bail.
Dodgers Pitcher Julio Urias Arrested for Domestic Violence https://t.co/j8VHC1TZev
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) May 14, 2019
From TMZ Sports
We’re told a witness called cops claiming Urias was in the parking lot arguing with a female companion and shoved her to the ground.
Cops responded and spoke with the woman, who denied anything physical took place … and insisted it was nothing more than a heated verbal argument.
However, sources connected to the situation tell us … witnesses were adamant they saw Urias push the woman and video from the scene appeared to back up the witness accounts.
Urias was arrested and transported to a nearby station where he was booked for misdemeanor domestic battery.
He spent the night behind bars and bailed out early Tuesday morning after posting $20,000 bail.
Obviously this does not look good for the Dodgers and MLB as an investigation will begin immediately. The Dodgers just released a statement to TMZ Sports.
“We learned about the alleged incident this morning and are in the process of gathering information.”
“As a result, we have no comment at this time regarding the incident. However, every allegation of domestic violence must be taken seriously and addressed promptly, and we will cooperate fully with the authorities and Major League Baseball to ensure that that happens in this case.”
UPDATE: 2:51PM
The Los Angeles Times is reporting the MLB has placed Julio Urías on 7-day administrative leave.
MLB will investigate during the leave. Under the collective bargaining agreement the leave can be extended at the end of the 7 day.
We will continue posting more information as it becomes available.
