Julio Urias and Jose De Leon, the highest touted pitching prospects in the Dodgers’ farm system, were assigned to minor league camp Thursday afternoon as the team trimmed seven players from camp.
The Dodgers optioned infielder Micah Johnson and pitchers Yasiel Sierra, Ross Stripling and Ian Thomas. Also sent to minor league camp was catcher Jack Murphy.
Neither Urias, 19, nor De Leon, 23, dominated Cactus League action. De Leon posted a 7.50 earned-run average in three games. Urias dealt with a minor leg issue and finished with a 12.00 ERA in two outings.
Despite their struggles, Manager Dave Roberts raved about both.