Julio Urias made a bit of an improbable comeback last season and was on the active rosters for the National League Championship Series and World Series. Still working into form after undergoing shoulder surgery in June 2017, he was expected to begin this year with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
But Urias’ outlook began to change some as he strung together one impressive outing after another in Spring Training. Urias’ performances, coupled with Clayton Kershaw and Rich Hill each suffering injury, created an opportunity.
Now the young lefty is part of the Opening Day rotation and is slated to make his regular-season debut Monday against the San Francisco Giants.