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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Rich Hill Knee Injury Creates Opportunity For Julio Urias To Be Part Of Opening Day Rotation
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Dodgers News: Rich Hill Knee Injury Creates Opportunity For Julio Urias To Be Part Of Opening Day Rotation

Matthew Moreno
March 22, 2019
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After undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in June 2017, there was not much, if any, expectation Julio Urias would contribute for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. However, he made a bit of an improbable comeback and pitched out of the bullpen.

Urias was projected to return to starting this season, albeit on an innings limit. He’s put together an impressive spring thus far and seemingly forced the Dodgers’ hand into carving out a role for him earlier than expected.

After making four Cactus League starts, Urias was moved to the bullpen against the Chicago Cubs. He initially was scheduled to start, which instead went to right-handed prospect Dustin May.

The change was related to Urias’ bid to be included on the Dodgers Opening Day roster. But with Rich Hill the latest to fall victim to injury, Urias is now looking at a spot in the rotation, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com:

Julio Urias might start instead of relieve.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) March 22, 2019

Urias has been dominant in his four Cactus League starts, but struggled appearing out of the bullpen. He was let down by sloppy defense behind him but also lacked effective command of his secondary pitches. Urias nonetheless threw 42 pitches over 2.2 innings, allowing three runs (two earned).

He’s expected to pitch during the exhibition Freeway Series. Although the Dodgers may need to reverse course and insert Urias back into a potential role as a starter, the team intends to manage his innings and preserving his availability for the second half of the season.

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TAGGED:2019 Opening Day2019 Spring TrainingJulio UríasLos Angeles Dodgers
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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