Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer Suspended 2 Years by MLB After Sexual Assault Allegations

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher will not be paid for the rest of the season for violating the league's domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today gave the league's full press release.

Bauer will appeal the suspension.

Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー) @BauerOutage

In the strongest possible terms, I deny committing any violation of the league’s domestic violence & sexual assault policy. I am appealing this action and expect to prevail. As we have throughout this process, my representatives & I respect the confidentiality of the proceedings.

The Dodgers haven't had a Cy Young winner in a game in over a year.

The Athletic reported on June 30 that a woman had obtained a temporary restraining order against Bauer after accusing him of sexual assault. The woman said that he had raped her, punched her, and choked her until she was unconscious.

Jon Fetterolf denied the allegations.

MLB placed Bauer on administrative leave on July 2 and gave him a 14-day leave of absence until September, when he was ruled out for the rest of the season.

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office stated that the man wouldn't face criminal charges. He made a statement on his channel.

The Washington Post reported last August that an Ohio woman had sought a temporary order of protection against Bauer in June 2020.

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In March, MLB and the MLB Players Association agreed to extend Bauer's administrative leave period.

In February, Jeff Passan reported that Bauer was expected to be suspended by MLB and that his punishment could last for one or two years.

Passan was unsure of his future in the sport.

"In August, sources around the sport told ESPN they expect the league to levy a significant suspension against Bauer. Further, front-office officials questioned not just whether the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner would return to the field with the Dodgers but whether any team in MLB would be willing to roster him after multiple women accused him of abuse.

"ESPN spoke with more than two dozen sources—executives, owners, lawyers, players and others familiar with how the league's domestic violence policy operates—to assess Bauer's future. While MLB and Bauer's camp declined comment, the picture that emerged is one in which Bauer will remain a prominent figure in baseball even as he's not in a uniform, with him protesting the discipline handed down and trying to salvage his career and money."

Andrew Friedman, Dodgers president of baseball operations, was vague about Bauer's long-term status with the organization.

He told reporters that it was being handled by the league office. As soon as something is decided, we will come down and talk with you. We have to reserve comment until that happens.

Bauer signed a three-year, $102 million contract with the Dodgers. $32 million player options were included in the deal. The first of those two options was exercised by the right-handed pitcher.