A video has been released that appears to show former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias committing a domestic violence offense on Sept. 3, 2023.
The video shows the once-respected World Series champion sprinting towards his wife as she turns to leave, then slamming her into a fence after a football game, according to the outlet. TMZfirst reported on the video on September 19. The shocking footage shows bystanders rushing to the scene and trying to help the wife, who can be heard sobbing in the short video clip.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – AUGUST 8: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (number 7) reacts after pitching the sixth inning during an MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 8, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The video shows Urias raising his fist and punching his wife. Bystanders attempt to stop him from hitting her – their bodies block the view, making it unclear if Urias actually strikes. Security guards can be seen rushing to the scene, and Urias appears to be pulled away from his wife before the recording abruptly ends.
According to TMZ, a source familiar with the situation said that at the time of the incident, the woman had blood coming from her nose, strangulation marks around her neck and redness in her face.
Police sources told TMZ that Urias came up behind his wife, put his arms around her and pushed her into the barricade, then began pulling her hair.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (number 7) pitches during the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium on April 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansegian/Getty Images)
Urias was reportedly arrested at the scene shortly after the incident, which reportedly began after he posed for a photo with a female fan outside BMO Stadium following the LAFC vs. Inter Miami match.
The former pitcher was arrested on felony domestic violence charges and ultimately posted $50,000 bail. (Related article: Michael Madsen files for divorce, accusing wife of domestic violence and son of suicide)
He faced five misdemeanor charges and pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault in May 2024. The other four charges were subsequently dropped, according to TMZ.
Urias remains a free agent and is not playing in the MLB as his fate in the league is undecided.
