LOS ANGELES _ Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias completed the lengthiest outing in his rehabilitation assignment Tuesday for Class-A Rancho Cucamonga with a 44-pitch appearance that lasted 2 1/3 innings.
Manager Dave Roberts indicated Urias would pitch again in the minors in three days, as he inches closer to rejoining the big league roster.
Urias has pitched on either four or five days of rest since first appearing in minor league games on July 30. The Dodgers are trying to build him up as a reliever who can contribute in September, but they are wary of placing unnecessary stress on his surgically repaired left shoulder.
"He came out of it feeling good," Roberts said.
Urias, 22, struck out five batters Tuesday. He also gave up a home run for the third consecutive outing against Class-A hitters. He is unlikely to be promoted to the majors before the rosters expand Sept. 1.
"He'll be here when he's ready," Roberts said.
