Umpires test the hat and glove of Trevor Bauer #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers for international substances after the primary inning towards the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on June 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
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MLB suspended Trevor Bauer for 2 seasons after finishing an investigation into sexual assault allegations towards the star Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Commissioner Rob Manfred introduced Friday.
In a press release, the league mentioned Bauer violated its Joint Home Violence, Sexual Assault and Little one Abuse Coverage and would not be paid throughout the suspension, which quantities to 324 video games. In 2021, Bauer signed a three-year take care of the Dodgers price $102 million.
Bauer, 31, has been on administrative depart since July 2021 amid a prison investigation of claims that he sexually assaulted a girl in brutal incidents.
The 2020 Cy Younger award winner has denied the allegations. In February, the L.A. District Lawyer’s Workplace said it would not criminally charge the MLB pitcher.
In a Twitter post Friday, Bauer mentioned he plans to enchantment MLB’s determination.
“Within the strongest doable phrases, I deny committing any violation of the league’s home violence & sexual assault coverage,” he wrote. “I’m interesting this motion and count on to prevail. As we’ve all through this course of, my representatives & I respect the confidentiality of the proceedings.”
The Dodgers said they are aware of MLB’s determination and declined to additional remark as a consequence of Bauer’s plans to enchantment.
Bauer final performed within the MLB in 2021. He posted an 8-5 report in 17 video games earlier than being positioned on depart. He received the 2020 Nationwide League Cy Younger Award with the Cincinnati Reds after going 5-4 with a 1.72 ERA within the MLB’s shortened pandemic season.
In February 2021, Bauer signed a unique three-year take care of the Dodgers. The contract made him one of many highest-paid gamers per 12 months.
– CNBC’s Dan Mangan and Steve Kopack contributed to this text.
