Urias’s injury sends shock waves through the Dodgers’ organization as only a handful of pitchers have ever had this surgery, and only Chris Young of the Royals has come back and pitched effectively at the Major League level after it. Other pitchers who had capsule surgery are Rich Harden, Mark Prior, and Johan Santana.
The uncertainty of the impact it will have on Julio’s career will change the outlook for several players on the Dodgers major league and minor league rosters. The impact will be felt not only in 2017 but also in 2018 since Urias will not be able to return until late next season and that is if he encounters no setbacks.