Dodgers mum on Urias’ immediate future

LOS ANGELES — After struggling through his first two Major League appearances, whether Julio Urias makes a third start remains an ongoing discussion in the Dodgers’ front office.

The 19-year-old left-hander allowed a combined eight earned runs across 7 2/3 innings against the Mets and Cubs, striking out seven and walking five.

“He composed himself well. There were just a couple pitches he left up, really,” manager Dave Roberts said before Friday night’s series opener vs. the Braves. “I think there was some growth, I do. When you make 80 pitches and you don’t execute 10 pitches, you get more exploited here. That’s something that he will learn.”

Urias threw a total of 81 and 79 pitches, respectively, in his first …

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