MLB and MLBPA agree to extend Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave through April 16

Trevor Bauer is not going to start the season with the Dodgers.

Main League Baseball and the gamers’ union agreed Thursday to increase Bauer’s administrative depart via April 16. Bauer had been positioned on paid administrative depart March 11 via Sunday after ending the 2021 season on depart.

The Dodgers open the season April 8 towards the Colorado Rockies. Bauer will miss not less than the primary eight video games of the staff’s season. The league and union can agree to increase the depart longer earlier than then.

Bauer, 31, was cleared final month of prison fees stemming from a San Diego lady accusing him of sexual assault, however MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has the ability to droop him. Manfred may additionally delegate the self-discipline to the Dodgers.

The league was anticipated to pursue an interview with Bauer as a part of its investigation.

Bauer hasn’t pitched for the Dodgers since he was initially positioned on administrative depart July 2. He nonetheless acquired his complete $38 million wage and signing bonus. He’s scheduled to make $32 million this season. Bauer would lose wage for a suspension.