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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Handling Julio Urias Remains Challenge For Organization
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Dodgers News: Handling Julio Urias Remains Challenge For Organization

Matthew Moreno
February 28, 2017
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Four games into their 2017 schedule of Cactus League games, the Los Angeles Dodgers are handing the ball to Julio Urias. Scott Kazmir, Brandon McCarthy, Hyun-Jin Ryu and Alex Wood have yet to start a game. Kazmir is likely to take the hill Wednesday night in Scottsdale against the San Francisco Giants.

While the Dodgers have yet to set their starting rotation, Urias following Clayton Kershaw, Rich Hill and Kenta Maeda is certainly a plausible scenario for the regular season. However, the club isn’t expected to carry Urias on their active roster come Opening Day.

There’s been talk of stashing the prized left-hander in extended Spring Training as a means of controlling Urias’ usage this season. Allowing Urias to gain experience without potentially compromising his future has proven to be a juggling act.

“We’re continuing to kind of talk it through,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts when asked if the organization had decided on a course of action. “Ultimately, it’s what’s best for Julio and for us.”

“There’s a certain innings limit he’s going to have this year. We all understand that, we all accept that. We want him to be ready to go in September and beyond. As our rotation takes shape, it will give us more information.”

Roberts had previously surmised answers in rotation, bench and bullpen would become clear in mid-March. The Dodgers have not ruled out the possibility of a midseason shut down for Urias, in the event he’s part of the rotation through the early stages of the year.

What is clear is the organization does not believe the 20-year-old is at the stage of being able to make 32 starts or throw 200-plus innings this season. Urias threw 127.2 innings last season during time spent in Triple-A and the Majors, postseason included. His previous career high 87.2 innings pitched, set in 2014.

For as much as Urias may desire to have the restraints removed, he’s consistently voiced support of the Dodgers’ decision(s). On Monday, Roberts referred to Urias as a “faithful soldier” in light of shifting between roles since making his MLB debut last season.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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