GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Julio Urías takes the mound on a cool Friday night at Goodyear Ballpark, the Dodgers and Reds embattled in Cactus League play.
Under a pastel desert sky, Urías commanded the mound. He allowed one hit while striking out three and walking one in three frames. The Dodgers went on to defeat old friend Yasiel Puig and the Cincinnati Reds 8-1 in the spring training victory.
Urías isn’t a teenager anymore. The 22-year old pitcher has the stuff to be a front-of-the-rotation guy. The Dodgers envisioned Urías as a starter when they signed him, and it’s time for him to assume that role.