Julio Urias

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman says that Julio Urias will begin the 2020 season in the team's starting rotation.

Fantasy Impact

Urias made eight starts in 2019 with an additional 29 appearances coming out of the bullpen. Overall he posted a 2.49 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 79 2/3 innings. Assuming this plan holds Urias will be a popular fantasy sleeper next spring.

Julio Urias tossed two scoreless innings and struck out four as the Dodgers blanked the Giants 5-0 on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Urias got the start in this one but was basically serving as an opener. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said afterwards that Urias will transition back to the bullpen moving forward.

Julio Urias allowed one run on two hits over three innings in Tuesday's start versus the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Urias struck out three and didn't walk anyone. This was the lefty's first appearance since serving a 20-game suspension, and the Dodgers will continue to build him up as a starter. Monitor him down the stretch but Urias could be an interesting streamer for his next start against the Orioles.

Julio Urias has been suspended 20 games for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.

Fantasy Impact

This comes from an arrest in mid-May on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery. It was announced in June that Urias would not face charges in relation to the incident. He has served five of the 20 games already while on administrative leave, making Urias eligible to return Sept. 2. Casey Sadler was recalled to take Urias' spot on the roster.

Julio Urias lasted just 2 2/3 innings on Tuesday in Coors Field, giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits.

Fantasy Impact

Urias struck out three and walked one in his brief outing, which the Dodgers went on to win 9-4. He was effectively being used as the team’s opener in this one, so while the short outing is a letdown, it also should’ve been a likely outcome. Urias won’t be much of a fantasy asset unless Los Angeles starts building up his arm strength some more.