Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesDave Roberts, Los Angeles Dodgers manager, doesn't think Trevor Bauer's sexual assault allegations will have any impact on the team's performance.Roberts' statement to reporters came hours after Major League Baseball placed Bauer on seven-day administrative leave. This was in anticipation of an investigation by the league. Pasadena police confirmed Wednesday that an investigation into Bauer had been opened several weeks back.Brittany Ghiroli and Katie Strang of The Athletic reviewed a document of 67 pages submitted by a woman who claimed that Bauer physically and sexually assaulted her twice.According to Strang and Ghiroli, medical records show that the woman experienced black eyes, swelling and bleeding on her lips, as well as significant bruising and scratching. She also claimed that Bauer made her lose consciousness multiple times and sexually assaulted the woman while she was unconscious in what started as a consensual encounter.On Thursday, the Dodgers manager stated to reporters that Bauer would likely make his scheduled start on Sunday. He said the league had recommended that Bauer be kept in the lineup.Bauer, who, through his agents, denied the allegation has decided not to appeal the league’s decision and will miss that start after his administrative leave.The MLB is still investigating the allegations against Trevor Bauer. The league released a statement saying that while no decision has been made in the case, they have decided to immediately place Mr. Bauer on seven day administrative leave. "MLB continues to gather information in our ongoing investigation parallel with the Pasadena Police Departments active crime investigation. We will provide further information as appropriate.If MLB and the players association agree, the reigning Cy Young-winner might see his leave extended for seven days.The Dodgers' clubhouse will be closed on Sunday after a four-game series with the Nats. They will then visit the Miami Marlins for four more games between July 5-8. The team will enter the All-Star break with a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Los Angeles from July 9-11.Bauer could make one more start prior to the break if after seven days of administrative leave he returns.The Dodgers travel to Colorado Rockies for the second half of their season on July 16th. Los Angeles was at 50-31 on Friday, a half-game behind the San Francisco Giants in first place in the National League West. The team had gone 6-4 over the last 10 games.
