Los Angeles Dodgers recall Julio Urias for spot start amid flurry of moves

Right-handed pitcher Julio Urias was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and started Thursday's series finale for the Dodgers against the Nationals.

Urias, who gave up one run in four innings Thursday and was expected to be sent back down after the game, made eight starts before the All-Star break for the Dodgers and is considered the organization's top pitching prospect. Urias faced the Nationals on June 22 at home and gave up two runs on six hits in five innings.

Infielder Charlie Culberson was optioned to Oklahoma City after being recalled Wednesday and starting at shortstop in place of Corey Seager, who missed his third consecutive game Thursday with a stomach virus. Culberson is hitting .289 with 13 doubles and two home runs in 46 games with Oklahoma City this season, and went 1-for-3 with an RBI single Wednesday for the Dodgers.

The Dodgers also called up Grant Dayton and sent down Zach Walters, leaving the team with a four-man bench and 13 pitchers for the series finale. Dayton, 28, has a 2.44 ERA in 35 appearances between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A this season. Walters was 0-for-5 in three games with the Dodgers after being acquired from Cleveland for cash considerations on April 10.

Chris Hatcher (strained left oblique) was transfered to the 60-day disabled list, and the earliest he could be activated is Sept. 18. He is 5-4 with a 5.53 ERA in 37 games out of the bullpen this year.