Julio Urias has not pitched in a Major League game in over a year. The onetime top pitching prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization underwent major shoulder surgery in June 2017 and has been working his way back ever since.
His return to the Dodgers could come soon, however. Manager Dave Roberts hinted to as much after Kenley Jansen’s heart trouble created a need in the team’s bullpen.
That being said, the Dodgers remain committed to slowly building Urias back up from what was a career-threatening injury.
Urias is just thankful to be this far along in his rehab after some tough early challenges.