The Los Angeles Dodgers have made it clear from the beginning of the spring that they plan to limit young left-hander Julio Urias’ innings in 2019, his first full season coming off major shoulder surgery.
But due to injuries to both Clayton Kershaw and Rich Hill that forced them to begin the season on the 10-day injured list, Urias began the season in the starting rotation rather than the bullpen.
His season debut and first MLB start in almost two years was a good one, as Urias tossed five shutout innings while allowing just three hits with seven strikeouts and no walks.