Julio Urias, longtime star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will not face felony charges from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office after being arrested for alleged domestic violence.

Urias was arrested on September 3, 2023, amid the Dodgers season, for an alleged incident outside BMO Stadium where the Los Angeles Football Club plays its home games.
It was alleged that Urias forcefully pushed the woman against a fence during an argument, later pulling her by her hair.

This is Urias’ second domestic violence incident since joining the Dodgers. In 2019, Urias was suspended for 20 games following an alleged domestic violence incident, per regulations set by Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association.

Urias was put on administrative leave this time, missing the remainder of the Dodgers’ 2023 regular season and playoffs. He is now a free agent and has not been signed by any MLB team.

The case will now be looked at by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office where Urias can still face misdemeanor charges.

In 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers parted ways with another starting pitcher accused of domestic violence, Trevor Bauer. After missing more than a season during the investigation, Bauer was not convicted and free to sign with any team. He opted to play in Japan and seeks an MLB contract in 2024.