MLB made a *** decision on Trevor Bauer, resulting in *** a lengthy suspension. The Dodgers pitcher received his 324-game suspension. This amounted to two of his seasons and was the toughest punishment ever given under the sport’s domestic violence policy. Bauer, who was accused of sexual assault, issued a statement announcing his intention to appeal his punishment, denying he violated MLB policy.
The LA Dodgers have severed ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, who was suspended 194 games for violating MLB policy.
Updated: Jan 7, 2023 6:42 AM CST
The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially cut ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, the team announced Friday. Having previously been suspended by Major League Baseball for violating, he has returned.Bauer hasn’t played since June 2021 after alleging he was sexually assaulted by a San Diego woman. The pitcher, whom Los Angeles prosecutors have refused to press charges against, has denied the sexual assault allegations and claims the encounter with the woman was consensual. Due process was given to the defendant,” the team said. said in a statement on Friday. “From the beginning, we cooperated fully with Major League Baseball’s investigations and strictly followed the processes set forth under MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy. We have thoroughly investigated all available evidence in this case on two occasions.” Another ruling handed down by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and a neutral arbitrator said, “Mr. Bauer’s actions constitute the longest active player suspension ever in our sport for violating this policy. Now that this process is complete, after careful consideration we have decided that he is no longer part of our organization. “I wish the players the best of luck and look forward to it.” Suspended for 324 games. But on December 22, the arbitrator reduced the punishment, and his attorneys, John Feteroff, Sean Holly and Rachel Luba, said at the time, “We are pleased that Mr. I do not agree with what should have been done.” That said, Bauer is looking forward to getting back on the field and his goal is to help his team win the World Series. Has 14 days. Bring Bauer back to the team’s 40-man roster.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially cut ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, the team announced Friday.
The former Cy Young Award winner was suspended from Major League Baseball for violating the league’s joint domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy, but an arbitrator last month suspended him. was reduced from 324 games to 194 games, and returned with immediate effect.
Bauer hasn’t played since June 2021 after he alleged he was sexually assaulted by a San Diego woman. The pitcher, whom Los Angeles prosecutors have declined to press charges against, has denied the sexual assault allegations and claims the encounter with the woman was consensual.
“The Dodgers organization believes that allegations of sexual assault or domestic violence should be thoroughly investigated and that the accused should be given due process. The team said in a statement Friday“From the beginning, we have cooperated fully with Major League Baseball’s investigations and have strictly followed the processes set forth under MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy.
The team concluded that “two extensive reviews of all available evidence in this case,” conducted by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and an independent arbitrator, concluded that “Mr. Bauer’s actions were unprecedented in sports. This policy has justified the suspension of an active player for the longest time. Now that this process is complete, after careful consideration, we have determined that he is no longer part of our organization.
“While I am disappointed with the organization’s decision today, I am grateful for the wealth of support we have received from the Dodgers clubhouse,” he wrote. I look forward to it.”
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Bauer was suspended from the league in July 2021 and was suspended for 324 games in April. However, on December 22, an arbitrator reduced his suspension, making him eligible to play next season.
At the time, his attorneys, John Feteroff, Sean Holly, and Rachel Luba, said, “We are pleased that Mr. Bauer has been reinstated so quickly, but do not agree that some form of disciplinary action should have been taken. Bauer is looking forward to getting back on the field and his goal is to help the team win the World Series.”
Per league rules, the Dodgers had 14 days between his return and Friday to decide whether to add Bauer back to the team’s 40-man roster.
