SAN FRANCISCO -- The wait for Julio Urias' return to the major leagues will end this week, as the Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed the left-hander will start Thursday's road game against the Giants.
The 20-year-old, who pitched well for the Dodgers last year and made two postseason appearances (one start), was held back in the minor leagues to open the season, as the Dodgers tried to play it safe with his innings total.
Urias made three starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City this month, posting a 1.93 ERA over 14 innings. In his most recent outing, he pitched 5u2154 shutout innings on two hits, while throwing 93 pitches.