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With Urias callup, Dodgers send pair to Triple-A
- Updated: July 21, 2016
WASHINGTON — The Dodgers made a pair of roster moves on Thursday, calling up pitchers Julio Urias and Grant Dayton and optioning infielder Charlie Culberson and utilityman Zach Walters to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Urias started Thursday against the Nationals at Nationals Park. The 19-year-old phenom made eight Major League appearances before the All-Star break, posting a 4.95 ERA but striking out 44 batters in 36 1/3 innings.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he’s been impressed with Urias’ demeanor on the mound and his ability to stay composed even when facing tough lineups and big-name opposing starters.
“It takes a special young man to handle what’s been in front of Julio. I think all these experiences are going to help him,” Roberts said. “We haven’t made things easy on him, but he has responded.”
Roberts said the Dodgers’ …
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