Former MLB Star Trevor Bauer to Teach at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium in Mexico City

The former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher will teach at the Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)

In recent years, the king of sports in Mexico has gained strength thanks to the projection of players to the major leagues and the hiring of figures such as the former Los Angeles Dodgers player, Trevor Bauer, accused of sexual abuse in 2022. The North American , was playing away from the spotlight, but with the approach of the Aztec teams to the MLB, he decided to say yes to the Red Devils and we will be able to see him in their exhibition game against the New York Yankees.

We are less than a week away from the two friendly games between those from the Big Apple and the Chilangos taking place at the Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium, south of Mexico City, a match that has excited the fans since it was announced. .

However, one of the ingredients that will give greater flavor to this meeting will be the presence of former Major League Baseball player, Trevor Bauer, who after having had good seasons with the Californians decided to try his luck in the Japanese league, however , will be a star reinforcement for the Mexicans.

The pitcher became one of the favorites of the Japanese fans. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

It was the same player who confirmed from his social networks that he will dress as a devil for six games, including one against New York, between April 11 and May 8, 2024. He assured that he is excited for this opportunity and that It is the best way to stay in shape to start the season on your team.

“I will be pitching against the Yankees on March 25 as a member of the Red Devils. I also agreed to pitch 5 games for the Devils between April 11 and May 8 instead of the traditional spring training period, this being the best way to stay ready to play. This will help me be in shape and available to enter the rotation immediately if an offer comes from the MLB. I hope to see you next Sunday, I can’t wait to show you what Mexican baseball is made of,” he published on his official X account.

He announced his arrival in Mexico from his official X account. Photo: TW Trevor Bauer

The one born in Hollywood, California, has been considered one of the best pitchers of his generation, but at 33 years of age and 10 seasons in the big leagues, he had to walk away from the best league in the world due to accusations of gender violence that faced, a case very similar to that of Mexican Julio Urías, also of the Dodgers.

Just a year ago, Bauer was one of the safest and most beloved pitchers by the blue fans, however, after being suspended for 194 games for violating the MLB’s Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse and Child Abuse policies, he was left as a free agent. Japan being his temporary destination.

Although it was the player himself who committed a foul, the Los Angeles team had to compensate him with $22.5 million, which corresponds to the total salary for the 2023 season since he still had that year of work.

Prior to that, in 2021, Trevor Bauer received a license from the league due to a San Diego woman filing accusations of sexual abuse to which she added a petition to obtain a restraining order against the player. Although the former Dodger assured on several occasions that he never committed any crime and everything was consensual, by 2022 the Los Angeles prosecutor’s office announced that there would be no charges against him, but in the sporting field he had to take refuge in Japan. .

2024-03-19 18:32:44
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