Julio Urias, 25, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is awaiting trial following his arrest on domestic violence charges, has been placed on administrative leave. Urias will be ineligible to play until his trial and MLB’s investigation concludes and a decision is made on his reinstatement or discipline.

On July 7, MLB announced, “Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias has been placed on administrative leave. He is being investigated for a serious allegation of domestic violence.”

This action is in accordance with the Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy agreed to by MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Union in 2015. During the administrative leave, the player will be paid his full salary per his contract with the club, but will not be eligible to play.

As a result, Urias, who is scheduled to make $14.25 million this season, is guaranteed the remainder of his $2.35 million salary for the remainder of the season. Urias is eligible for free agency for the first time in his career after this season. However, the administrative leave will be followed by discipline from MLB and possibly a criminal conviction, which would likely result in his release from Major League Baseball.

Urias was arrested on April 4 after police responded to a report of violence against his wife. At the time, Urias was watching an MLS match between Inter Miami and LAFC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

“Urias was booked on suspicion of corporal injury to a spouse or domestic partner, which can be a felony or misdemeanor,” ESPN reported.

In a press release, the Dodgers said, “The organization is taking this matter, which is still in the suspicion phase, very seriously. No act of domestic violence is ever excused or forgiven,” the organization said in a statement.

Manager Dave Roberts told ESPN before the team’s game against the Miami Marlins that day, “I think that’s the way it has to be. It’s a rule that was agreed upon with the players’ union. Major League Baseball has to follow the rules.” “I think it’s a very serious atmosphere. I expect it’s going to be a long time before the next legal action is taken.”

The Dodgers announced that they will be replacing the Urias bobbleheads they had planned to give away at their home game against the San Francisco Giants on April 22 as Urias Bobblehead Day with other select bobbleheads.온라인카지노

Urias was previously placed on administrative leave in 2019 after being arrested for house arrest. At the time, he was suspended 20 games by MLB and sentenced to an extended domestic violence treatment program. No player has been suspended for the same charge since the rule was established.

“Urias, who started the season as the Dodgers’ ace, is eligible for free agency at the end of the year and could receive a contract worth more than $200 million,” ESPN reported. Urias struggled throughout the season, going 11-8 with a 4.60 ERA and 24 home runs allowed in 117⅓ innings pitched in 21 games.