The last time the Dodgers were in the World Series, Julio Urías was just coming back from major shoulder surgery and was in a limited role against the Boston Red Sox. He tossed 3 scoreless innings as LA found itself desperately short on pitching (and bats) in the series.
Two years later, the now 24-year-old lefty out of Culiacan, Mexico finds himself in a critical role for the Dodgers. A role that has no official title, so let’s call it “ace swing man.” While the role is important for the team’s success, Julio also has the burden of a different role in this World Series.