At no time during the 2023 season has Julio Urías looked like the same starter who should have been considered for both the 2021 and 2022 National League Cy Young Awards. The Dodgers’ left-hander has struggled this season. His struggles continued after a long absence on the injured list with a hamstring strain as he surrendered 5 runs in a loss to the Kansas City Royals.
Before he hit the IL, he allowed 4 home runs and 6 runs total to the Cardinals.
After his poor outing in St. Louis, Urías reportedly told Dodger broadcaster Jose Mota that something “doesn’t feel right.