Trevor Bauer, who at the time was the winner of the National League Cy Young Award in the 2020 seasonhas been completely away from Major League Baseball since 2021, after several accusations of sexual abuse emerged against him by several women.
Although these complaints had no criminal consequences and Bauer was completely free, He received a suspension from Major League Baseball. and his days as a ‘Big Show’ player are a thing of the past.
Bauer was the victim of the largest suspension in MLB history when he was punished for a total of 194 games for violating sexual abuse policies of Major League Baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers decided to put an end to the working relationship they had with the pitcher.
By 2023, Brauer played baseball in Japan, playing for the Yokohama DeNa Baystars of the NPB.where he was considered one of the best pitchers on the circuit, due to his great performances from the mound.
Bauer admitted his mistakes and had important reflection
Today, Bauer, remembered for having a harsh and abrasive personality, has shown himself to be different, time has made him change and reflect, and He is focused on having another opportunity with an MLB teamaccording to his most recent statements for Fox News, admitting his past mistakes.
“I made mistakes, I agreed to do things I shouldn’t have done, I was inconsiderate., I made things more complicated for the Dodgers, for MLB, for my teammates, friends, family, people close to me. I would love to continue playing baseball, that is my goal, to play here in the United States. “I’m still one of the best pitchers in the world.”
Trevor Bauer: “I made a lot of people in the media mad. I was immature when people wrote things about me I didn’t agree with… but I was bullied a lot as a kid.”
Fox News’ Bill Hemmer: “So you were bullied as a kid, that’s what you’re saying?”
Bauer: “Yeah.” pic.twitter.com/77f5kU4lVk
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) January 4, 2024
Bauer last played in the 2021 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, recently signing a three-year, $102 million contract. By then he recorded numbers from 17 starts with 107.2 innings pitched with a 2.59 ERA and an ERA+ of 163.
After the accusations against him for sexual abuse became known, MLB placed Bauer on administrative leave and he was later suspended.
New York in the sights of Trevor Bauer
Bauer had words for WFAN Sports RadioBauer commented in depth on his plans for what would be his return to the big top and emphasized that both the New York Yankees like the New York Mets, they would be two of the favorite teams where the veteran pitcher would like to play.
According to Bauer’s commentsits agents are in constant communications with MLB teams and they would be trying to make a return to the ‘big show’ in New York as the number one destination for the pitcher and his environment.
Trevor Bauer tells BT and Sal that he would love a chance to pitch for the Mets or with Gerrit Cole and the Yankees, and has no concerns about handling New York:
“If the last two and a half years haven’t knocked me down, there’s not much that’s going to”https://t.co/wEkOasfb2F
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) January 5, 2024
Bauer recalled how in the past, before signing with the Dodgers in 2021, He had contact with many Mets fans and at the time signed the team’s caps for them.which appeared on his website and then headed to Los Angeles, something that is not an event well remembered by Mets fans, who take it as a betrayal by Bauer.
“The way (the cap issue) developed was unfortunate. A big mistake on our part, having that website active. I regret that. “It was not an attempt to troll anyone or anger anyone,” the pitcher declared.
Bauer so far He has a career of 10 years of experience in the Major Leagues after having made his debut in 2012 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and then passing through the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers.
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2024-01-07 20:02:26
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