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MLB extends Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave through April 22
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MLB and the MLBPA have prolonged Dodgers RHP Trevor Bauer’s administrative go away by means of April 22, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman.
Bauer, 31, was first positioned on paid go away for seven days on July 2, 2021, beneath MLB and the union’s joint home violence and sexual assault coverage. He was positioned on go away after a Southern California lady accused Bauer of choking her into unconsciousness, sodomizing her and punching her repeatedly with out consent throughout two sexual encounters final yr.
His keep on administrative go away has been prolonged a number of occasions since, most not too long ago in late March. Bauer hasn’t pitched in an MLB sport since June 29, 2021, now in yr two of a three-year, $102 million contract that he signed final offseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers beginning pitcher Trevor Bauer throws towards the San Francisco Giants through the first inning of a baseball sport, Monday, June 28, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photograph/Jae C. Hong)
(AP Photograph/Jae C. Hong)
The LA County District Lawyer’s Workplace wrapped up its five-month evaluate of the case in February and got here to the conclusion that Bauer wouldn’t face any legal expenses within the county’s courtroom system. Bauer can nonetheless be suspended by the league, even within the absence of expenses.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer reacts towards the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Subject.
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After the ruling got here in, Bauer posted a seven-minute video to YouTube and denied the entire allegations towards him and blamed the media for not reporting on the topic in a matter that he deemed truthful.
“I’m not this particular person this lady, her legal professionals, and sure members of the media have painted me to be,” Bauer stated.