“Julio Uria’s Bobblehead Night Was Scrapped After Dodgers Pitcher Arrested”
Tens of thousands of minis Julio Uriases will NOT be given out to Dodger fans in a few weeks – the team decided to end their bobblehead promotion after the star pitcher was arrested for domestic violence.
The Dodgers announced the move just minutes after placing the ace on administrative leave on Wednesday … as determined by the league accusations He was attacked by a woman during the LAFC vs. Inter Miami game on Sunday night.
The September 21st game against the San Francisco Giants was intended to celebrate Urias’ participation in the World Baseball Classic last offseason… with the collectibles showing him in a throwing motion in Team Mexico’s jersey.
LA said in a statement that the team will now be handing out “select premium bobbleheads” to the first 30,000 fans at the stadium in lieu of the Urias freebies.
It’s not the first time the Dodgers have decided to take a different route with a player promotion amid controversy…the team has done it same thing after allegations of sexual assault were made Trevor Bauer in 2021.
Dodgers manager DaveRoberts Speaking to reporters Tuesday night about Urias’ arrest, he said: “I was shocked. Everyone was shocked. It’s just an extremely unfortunate circumstance for everyone.”
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