Former Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer has signed a contract to play for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league, per a report Monday.
The Japan-based web site Sanspo.com reported the deal is for one 12 months and $4 million plus incentives.
Bauer, 32, was granted his unconditional launch by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jan. 12 after clearing waivers, making him a free agent. There apparently have been no takers within the main leagues, nevertheless.
He final pitched June 28, 2021, earlier than allegations of sexual assault surfaced. He was positioned on paid go away amid a Major League Baseball investigation, and he finally acquired a document suspension for violating the league’s home violence coverage.
The Dodgers nonetheless owe Bauer the remaining $22.5 million on his contract.
Following the investigation, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred suspended Bauer for 2 full seasons final April over allegations made by a lady who claimed Bauer sexually assaulted her over two encounters. Los Angeles County prosecutors declined to file costs within the case.
On Dec. 22 a impartial arbitrator reinstated Bauer, decreasing his punishment from 324 video games to 194 — masking 144 video games he was suspended for in 2022 and one other 50 video games of docked pay this coming season. Bauer was eligible to pitch instantly in 2023.
Bauer signed a three-year, $102 million contract with the Dodgers after profitable the 2020 National League Cy Young Award with the Cincinnati Reds.
In his solely season with the Dodgers, he completed 8-5 with a 2.59 ERA in 17 begins in 2021.
An All-Star in 2018, Bauer owns an 83-69 document with a 3.79 ERA in 222 profession appearances (212 begins) with the Arizona Diamondbacks, then-Cleveland Indians, Reds and Dodgers.
According to Monday’s report, the BayStars made the supply to Bauer after a cautious investigation and discussions.
–Field Level Media