At no time through the 2023 season has Julio Urías regarded like the identical starter who ought to have been thought of for each the 2021 and 2022 Nationwide League Cy Younger Awards. The Dodgers’ left-hander has struggled this season. His struggles continued after a protracted absence on the injured checklist with a hamstring pressure as he surrendered 5 runs in a loss to the Kansas Metropolis Royals.

Earlier than he hit the IL, he allowed 4 dwelling runs and 6 runs whole to the Cardinals.

After his poor outing in St. Louis, Urías reportedly instructed Dodger broadcaster Jose Mota that one thing “doesn’t really feel proper.” Mota instructed DodgersNation.com’s Doug McKain that he instructed the pitcher to take a step again and “most likely not pitch for some time.”

No pitcher ought to try to hurl when one thing hurts. The pitcher will favor the sore physique half and possibly trigger one other extra severe damage. No less than he’ll lose velocity inflicting him to be ineffective. Urías misplaced velocity, making all his pitches on the identical price. He developed mechanical flaws inflicting him to have management issues.

“I’m glad he’s taking his time to get wholesome as a result of he is aware of the accountability he has to this group and these followers and I owe it to them to come back again and keep,” mentioned Mota.

When requested if he expects Urías to return to dominance, he mentioned “I do” whereas pointing to the myriad of points being behind the pitcher. Urías will look once more to get again on monitor towards the Pirates tonight at Dodger Stadium for the ultimate sport of the 4 sport set.

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