After 'extremely disappointing' Julio Urías arrest, Dodgers mull options - ESPN

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Andrew Friedman said Julio Urías' arrest on felony domestic violence charges was «extremely disappointing» and noted that the organization is considering multiple options for its pitching staff in light of the left-hander's uncertain future.

Friedman and manager Dave Roberts both addressed reporters Tuesday in the Dodgers' most extensive commentary since Urías was arrested late Sunday in Los Angeles. It marked the second domestic violence arrest in the past four years for Urías, who is not with the Dodgers on their six-game road trip.

«Obviously, extremely disappointing development,» Friedman said. «For us right now, it's having him and his representatives resolve this while we're focused on both the near and long term.»

Roberts said he was «shocked» when he was informed of Urías' arrest.

«I was shocked — everyone was,» Roberts said before the Dodgers' loss Tuesday to the Miami Marlins. «It is just an extremely unfortunate circumstance for everyone.»

Major League Baseball has opened an investigation into Urías' arrest, and the eight-year veteran is expected to be placed on administrative leave before his next scheduled start on Thursday.

Urías, 27, also was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery in May 2019 and was suspended 20 games by MLB, but he wasn't prosecuted by the Los Angeles city attorney on the condition he complete a 52-week domestic violence counseling program. No player has been suspended twice under MLB's joint domestic violence policy since it was established in 2015.

Neither Friedman nor Roberts would comment Tuesday when asked whether they anticipated Urías returning to the Dodgers this season. Urías, who posted $50,000 bail and was released early Monday morning,