Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias takes the mound on Saturday versus the San Diego Padres. The 26-year-old held the Friars offense to only two runs over 5.2 innings during his last start on Sunday, adding another notch on his belt of career success against the divisional foe. The left-hander is 6-1 with a superb 2.27 ERA across 67.1 career innings against the Padres. Urias has remarkably permitted two runs or fewer in 15 out of his 16 career appearances opposing San Diego. The reigning National League ERA title holder is registering a fine 3.77 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 48 strikeouts over 45.1 innings this year. Urias signifies one of the top pitching plays on the entire Saturday slate.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias has picked up where he left off in 2022. He won his third game of the season in Monday night's 9-1 win over the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Urias allowed just one run on four hits (one solo home run) while walking two and striking out eight in six innings pitched. He has been as good as advertised early in the season for fantasy managers. In his first three outings, the 26-year-old Mexican southpaw has allowed only three runs on 13 hits (one homer allowed) while walking only two and striking out 20 in 18 innings. With one of the best offenses in the league backing him, Urias is a must-start in fantasy lineups each time he toes the rubber.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias has officially been named the team's Opening Day starter in 2023 on Friday. Urias will be on the road in his first start this year next Thursday, March 30, against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old southpaw is taking the torch from fellow lefty Clayton Kershaw in 2023 as the staff ace in LA. Urias totally deserves it after going 17-7 with a league-leading 2.16 ERA (3.71 FIP), 0.96 WHIP and 24.1 percent strikeout rate in 175 innings and 31 starts in 2022. He was a little lucky last year but was still pretty darn good. Urias probably shouldn't be drafted as a bonafide ace, but he makes for an excellent high-end SP2. He's a must-start on Opening Day.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias is likely to make the start on Opening Day on March 30 at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Urias was the Dodgers best starter in 2022 and went 17-7 with a league-best 2.16 ERA (3.71 FIP), 0.96 WHIP and 24.1 percent strikeout rate in 175 innings and 31 starts. The 26-year-old southpaw is lined up to start on Opening Day and will make his return to Cactus League action this Friday after pitching in the World Baseball Classic for Team Mexico. Because he doesn't strike out a ton of hitters like the elite fantasy starters, he's ideally a No. 2 fantasy starter target in upcoming drafts.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias was removed from Team Mexico's active roster because he won't pitch again in the World Baseball Classic, but he remains with the team as they play Team Japan in the semifinals on Monday night. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Urias is expected to start Friday's Cactus League game. The 26-year-old southpaw has pitched well for both Team Mexico and for the Dodgers this spring and appears to be in midseason form with Opening Day looming in 10 days. Urias is expected to start on Opening Day for the Blue at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he'll be a fantasy ace that is a must-start each time he toes the rubber.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias had a couple of good outings in spring training before setting out for the World Baseball Classic. Urias pitched to a 1.35 ERA over 6 2/3 innings with a 0.75 WHIP and five strikeouts for the Dodgers. His first start for Team Mexico wasn't as sharp, however. Though he fanned six over five innings, he also gave up three runs, including a two-run home run. Urias threw 43 of his 62 pitches for strikes against Team Colombia, so his command looks ready for the season. He is tentatively scheduled to start for Mexico in the quarterfinals. A borderline ace for fantasy purposes, Urias looks to be rounding into shape after coming off a season that saw him pitch to a 2.16 ERA and a WHIP of 0.96 over 31 starts.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starting pitcher Julio Urias agreed to a one-year, $14.25 million deal to avoid salary arbitration on Friday. The 26-year-old southpaw deserves the big raise after another excellent season for the Dodgers in 2022. Urias went 17-7 with a league-best 2.16 ERA (3.71 FIP), 0.96 WHIP and 24.1 percent strikeout rate in 175 innings over 31 starts. He also led the league with a 194 ERA+ and finished third in the National League Cy Young voting. After two straight strong seasons for the Blue, Urias is locked in as a low-end fantasy ace/high-end No. 2 for the 2023 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, and he'll be opposed by right-hander Mike Clevinger of the Padres. Urias definitely deserves the Game 1 nod after going 17-7 with a 2.16 ERA (3.71 FIP), a 0.96 WHIP, 166 strikeouts and 41 walks in 175 innings over 31 starts just a year after winning a league-high 20 games for the Dodgers. He went a perfect 3-0 and gave up just four earned runs on 15 hits while walking 10 and striking out 18 in 24 innings in his four starts against San Diego this year. Urias will be very popular as a postseason DFS starter on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias picked up his 15th win of the season on Saturday night as his club cruised to a 12-1 victory over the Padres. The lefty allowed one run on two hits over six innings, striking out a pair and walking three in the 78-pitch effort. Urias breezed through the first five innings, but Manny Machado tagged him with two outs in the sixth to break the goose egg on the road half of the scoreboard. The 26-year-old now owns a crisp 2.29 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with a 139/34 K/BB through 145 2/3 IP as he sets his sights on a rematch with the Padres next weekend.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias threw seven strong innings against the Rockies at Coors Field Friday, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks to pick up his 10th win of the season in a 5-4 victory. He struck out four batters. Urias now has three consecutive quality starts and has a 2.71 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 103 strikeouts in 109 2/3 innings this season. He is safely among the top 20 fantasy starters in all formats.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias had one of his worst outings of the year against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. He pitched just two innings and allowed three hits, one walk and five earned runs while striking out three. Luckily, the Dodgers offense went on to supply 11 runs in the game so Urias was left with a no decision. The 25-year-old had earned quality starts in four of his previous five outings prior to Sunday's start. He now has a 3.01 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP on the year to go along with a 7-6 record. He is slated to start the team's final game before the All-Star break, which will be on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias (4-6) allowed one unearned run on two hits and two walks while striking out six across six innings in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The southpaw picked up his sixth win of the year. He walked a pair of batters and allowed a run in the first frame but would settle down and blank the Guardians the rest of the way. Urias threw 87 pitches, landing 61 for strikes, including 12 swinging strikes. The 25-year-old owns a 2.56 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and a 0.62 WHIP over 70 1/3 innings in 2022. Urias will look to keep things rolling and is a must-start for fantasy managers against the Atlanta Braves in Friday's road start.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias threw five scoreless innings against the Phillies on Friday. He gave up two hits and zero walks while striking out five batters. Urias has gone 3-3 with a 2.63 ERA, 6.80 K/9, and 1.76 BB/9 through eight starts this season. The southpaw has posted elite fastball and curveball spin metrics, all while pitching to contact and avoiding walks. He has been one of the most reliable pitchers in MLB as of late and should be started in 100 percent of fantasy leagues.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias has been strong through six starts to begin the season, with a 2.10 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts in 30 innings pitched. He's currently on a three-game quality start streak and has yet to allow more than three earned runs in an outing. There could be some warning signs underneath those strong statistics, however, as his 6.90 K/9 would be his lowest rate since 2017, and his FIP sits at a far less dominant 3.78. It could be a good moment for fantasy managers to sell high on the lefty, though Urias certainly could continue his strong play.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias pitched well in a 3-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Urias allowed one run over six innings of work while striking out four and walking two. The 25-year-old southpaw only allowed one hit in the start, a solo homer to Nick Ahmed in the fifth inning. Urias has been excellent for the Dodgers in 2022, posting a 1-1 record, 2.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 15 strikeouts over 18 innings of work. Urias will be back on the mound on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias is lined up to make his second start of the season this Saturday at home against the Cincinnati Reds. Urias struggled in his season debut, allowing six runs (three earned) and six hits while walking two in just two innings in a loss to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The 25-year-old left-hander didn't have his normal velocity, either, and didn't strike out a batter. Urias said he feels fine physically, though, and he could easily bounce back in his second start this weekend. However, there may not be a ton of DFS value if he doesn't go very deep into the game after tossing just two innings in his season debut.

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $8 million deal with starting pitcher Julio Urias, according to a source. It was an outstanding season for the left-hander in 2021, as he went 20-3 with a 2.96 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 26.2% strikeout rate in 32 starts covering a career-high 185 2/3 innings pitched for the Blue. Urias didn't allow consistent hard contact and was able to keep the ball in the yard. The 25-year-old isn't a big strikeout artist, but he'll be solid in the ERA and WHIP departments for a strong Dodgers team. Fantasy managers will probably have to overpay for Urias this year because of his 20-win season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to start Julio Urias on Wednesday for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves. It would be Urias' second appearance of the series after throwing an inning out of the bullpen during Game 2. The left-hander allowed three hits and a pair of runs in that inning. Prior to that inning, Urias had given up just four earned runs in his last 20.1 innings dating back to the end of the regular season.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias will be an option out of the bullpen in the team's Wild Card game against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Urias last pitched on Saturday, when he limited the Milwaukee Brewers to one hit, two walks and one earned run over 6 1/3 innings. Roberts also said that starting pitcher Walker Buehler won't be on the roster for the Wild Card game as he's lined up to pitch Game 1 of the NLDS if the Dodgers advance. If Urias doesn't pitch on Wednesday and the Dodgers advance, it seems likely that the 25-year-old would start Game 2 of the NLDS.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias continued his strong season with another victory on Wednesday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The lefty logged five innings and allowed three hits, two runs, two walks and struck out five on the evening. Urias continues to put together a great season and is now 18-3 with a steady 2.99 ERA. Next up for Urias will be a date versus the Colorado Rockies in Coors Field on Wednesday. Despite the disadvantage of pitching in Colorado, managers should still feel confident deploying Urias.