Written in SPORTS on 9/13/2023 · 6:04 p.m.
Los Angeles United States.- The case of violence for which the Mexican was accused Julio Urías has generated different positions. On the one hand, the league decided to put the pitcher on administrative leave and Los Angeles Dodgers They assured that they were cooperating with the investigation carried out by the Major League Baseball (MLB) aIn addition, they have mentioned that they took the accusations very seriously.
The organization said it would not give any further comments on the matter, although now the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations also referred to the issue, Andrew Friedman, quien said he was attentive to what may happen in this case and mentioned that for the moment they have nothing left to do but wait and assured that they will later react as a result of the evolution of this issue which seems to be defined this month.
“Right now, we’re still in a wait-and-see mode. It’s in the hands of Major League Baseball, and for now, for us, it’s about having adequate space for the players that are there. Nothing more and nothing less. Obviously, when there is more news, we will react accordingly”expressed the executive of the Los Angeles team in statements cited by OC Register.
Meanwhile the team The Angels has taken some measures such as removing the locker of the Sinaloan pitcher who was in the club housea situation confirmed by the team manager, Dave Roberts, due to an “organizational decision,” as mentioned in statements cited by the ESPN network. He also confirmed that he could be left out of the team.
“I think so. I think that’s where we are right now,” he said of the possibility of him being left out. The posters with the image of Urías in the team’s stadium were also removed and his merchandise in stores is being auctioned off. On the other hand, the fans have already turned their backs on him and have held protests in the stands since what happened became known, so they are not expected to forgive him.
Julio Urías He was arrested on Sunday night in Los Angeles, after having been one of the celebrities who attended the match between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami. According to the police report, a witness alerted authorities about an altercation involving a man and a woman, which in this case was Urías and his partner. After responding to the call, the police determined that there were bodily injuries, which is why they arrested the baseball player. Urías must appear in court on September 27.
Source: Tribune
2023-09-14 02:00:01
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