The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most notable teams in all of MLB. They draw in plenty of fans and receive national attention on a consistent basis. However, star pitcher Julio Urias tends to get overlooked. Clayton Kershaw recently dropped a truth bomb on Urias, per Matthew Moreno.
“Julio is the man,” Kershaw said. “I do think he gets overlooked, and I don't really know why. He did finish second in Cy Young voting this year, so I think you're starting to see people understand just how good he is. He's been a cornerstone for us.”
Julio Urias did not win the NL Cy Young in 2022. But he was in the conversation and was even named a finalist as Kershaw alluded too. However, it should be noted that Urias actually finished in 3rd place, rather than second as Kershaw said.
Urias ultimately earned the ERA title with a sparkling 2.16 mark. He added 17 victories and 166 strikeouts for the 111-win Dodgers. Urias and Clayton Kershaw are two of the best left-handed pitchers in baseball without question. But it was Urias who won the Warren Spahn award, which is given to the best left-handed pitcher each season. However, Kershaw has previously won the award as well.
The Dodgers' pitching staff is beginning to round into form. LA is hopeful that Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May, and Noah Syndergaard can hold up the back end of the rotation behind Clayton Kershaw and Julio Urias. Despite a relatively quiet offseason, this is a Dodgers team poised for another big year.
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