Dodgers News: Julio Urias Locker Removed from LA Clubhouse

Julio Urias' locker is no longer his in the clubhouse. His name was removed and now the locker belongs to recent addition Kolten Wong.

The #Dodgers have removed Julio Urias’ locker from clubhouse. His cubicle is now occupied by INF Kolten Wong.
— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) September 11, 2023

Julio Urias is currently on administrative leave after being charged with a felony charge of domestic violence last week.

Urias currently has his court date set for September 27th in Los Angeles while there is a current investigation by the MLB going into the matter.

Either way this story unfolds, it is becoming more apparent that Julio Urias will no longer wear or be seen in a Dodger uniform.

Dave Roberts commented on the locker removal, and was asked if it meant the team has moved on from Urias:

“I think so. That’s where we’re at. There’s not much for me to comment on the fact that it's just like I said on the first day, it's just it's a very very unfortunate sad situation.”

#Dodger MGR Dave Roberts, when asked if locker removal means team has moved on from Julio Urias: “I think so. That’s where we’re at. There’s not much for me to comment on the fact that it's just like I said on the first day, it's just it's a very very unfortunate sad situation.”
— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) September 11, 2023

Kolten Wong is a 32-year-old veteran whom the Dodgers signed mid-way through August to Triple-A. In just three games for the OKC Dodgers Wong hit .539 going 7-13 with one very long 413-foot home run.

Wong has been in the Major Leagues for 11 years now spending his first eight with the St. Louis Cardinals where he was a consistent middle infielder that got on base and worked long counts without striking out.

After the Cardinals, he played two very good years with the Milwaukee Brewers before having a down year with the Mariners in 2023.

Wong got the call-up to the Major Leagues and introduced himself to Dodger fans in a big way, hitting a three-run home run.

First Dodger at-bat for Kolten Wong? Homer. pic.twitter.com/vjsD1BkWCE
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 2, 2023

Wong was having a poor 2023 season with the Seattle Mariners only hitting .165 with a .368 OPS in 67 games.

While the Dodgers are not expecting a big bat out of the veteran, he adds very much-needed experience in the postseason along with good defense and low strikeout numbers.

Wong in 6 games with the Dodgers has brought in 4 RBIs along with a .705 OPS.

Wong, along with the rest of the team, is trying to finish September strong and hopefully make a long postseason run to bring back the World Series trophy.