How many innings do the Dodgers project for Julio Urias this year?
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The Dodgers don't give innings projections. When Walker Buehler threw five innings in 2016 after Tommy John surgery, he followed that with 98 innings in 2017. Urias threw 22 innings in 2018 after shoulder surgery, so I would guess 100-125 innings this year. Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt said he expects Urias to pitch as a starter and reliever this season as the club monitors his innings.
Why will the Dodgers pay A.J. Pollock until age 35 and not Bryce Harper?