As quickly as Trevor Bauer rose to superstardom, it all came crashing down equally as fast. On April 29, 2022, the controversial pitcher of the Los Angeles Dodgers was handed a 324-game suspension by the MLB after he was accused of sexually assaulting, choking, and hitting a woman during two sexual encounters.
Following an appeal, Bauer saw his 324-game suspension reduced to 194 games. Having already served 194 games, Bauer was reinstated immediately by the league, making him eligible to pitch in the upcoming 2023 campaign.
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"The Dodgers are expected to release Trevor Bauer because some in their clubhouse prefer him elsewhere, per @jonheyman. Bauer was reinstated after having 194 games of his 324-game suspension upheld for violating MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy." - B/R Walk-Off
While some fans and players are hoping to never see him pitch again, Trevor Bauer will surely find himself with a team in 2023. Where he plays remains to be seen as it all depends on whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers decide to release him.
Coming off a Cy Young-winning 2020 season with the Cincinnati Reds, Bauer signed a 3-year, $102 million deal with the Dodgers. The deal included opt-out clauses for both the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
Bauer started 17 games before being placed on administrative leave, posting a record of 8-5. Through those starts, he posted a 2.59 ERA while recording 137 strikeouts.
"Highly possible worst-case scenario for the LA Dodgers: They release Trevor Bauer, a contender signs him & he returns to his cy young winning form. Then the dodgers look like idiots." - @iiAMJAyD
A 10-year veteran, Trevor Bauer was a mediocre starter through the beginning of his career until breaking out in 2020. Prior to the 2020 season, Bauer had a 70-60 record with a 4.04 ERA. However, through 2020 and 2021, the star produced a 2.24 ERA with a 13-9 record.
He has a career record of 83-69 with a 3.79 ERA, along with 1,416 strikeouts.
Trevor Bauer's run in the MLB so far
A former third-overall pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Bauer has enjoyed a successful career in the MLB. He was selected to the 2018 All-Star team, as well as named the winner of the National League Cy Young Award. He was also named to the All-MLB First Team in 2020.
At 31 years old, Bauer should still be able to perform at an elite level again, so another All-Star selection is not out of the picture.