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Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias arrested for domestic violence as MLB probes accusation

Julio Urias was released within a span of just four hours on a $50,000 bond

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested and slapped with charges related to felony domestic violence late Sunday night, August 3. Urias, 27, was detained after 11 pm and booked at 1 am on that day. However, he was released within a span of just four hours on a $50,000 bond. 

Now, since his arrest, people have started to grow curious into the baseball player's personal life.

Is Julio Urias in a relationship?

As per Sportskeeda, Urias is in a relationship with a girl named Daisy Perez but unfortunately, not much information is available about her. Despite having more than 2,400 followers on Instagram, she is not too active on social media either. She is often seen at Dodgers' games to cheer her partner.

TMZ repoted that Urias and the alleged victim were in a crowd when a witness claimed they saw Julio get physical with the woman. The witness alerted police, who arrested the pitcher.

According to Fox Sports 640’s Andy Slater, Urias was reportedly arrested by police patrolling BMO Stadium as MLS’ LAFC hosted Inter Miami. He was listed as one of the prominent guests at the LAFC game though it's unclear if the alleged incident happened at BMO Stadium.

“We are aware of an incident involving Julio Urías,” the Dodgers said in a statement according to New York Post. “While we attempt to learn all the facts, he will not be traveling with the team.” ESPN’s Jeff Passan also reported that Major League Baseball is looking into the case. 

Julio Urias was previously involved in a domestic violence incident

The pitcher was formerly involved in a domestic violence incident in 2019, in which he was accused of pushing a woman he was with.

However, he was not charged as the alleged victim told investigators she fell. The lefty was eventually suspended for 20 games under MLB's Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy.

Julio Urias' baseball career

Urias, an incoming free agent, has a 4.60 ERA this year in 117 1/3 innings and owns a 3.11 career ERA. Although he might be seen as one of the most promising and skilled pitchers on the market, it is unclear as of now when he will get the chance to pitch again after his second domestic violence incident.

Urias recorded the last out of the 2020 World Series with the Dodgers and was one of the most valuable starters in baseball over the 2021 and 2022 seasons. He combined to throw 360 2/3 innings for a 2.57 ERA during those two seasons. 

In 2022, he finished third in National League Cy Young voting behind Sandy Alcantara and Max Fried after he won the ERA title with a 2.16 ERA in 175 innings. Urias missed about six weeks this season with a hamstring injury but found momentum in August when he posted a 2.90 ERA in 31 innings.

He gave up six and five earned runs to the Red Sox and Braves, respectively in his two latest starts. The Dodgers are 84-52 and lead the NL West by 14 1/2 games.