Dodgers Release Trevor Bauer Following Sexual Assault Accusation

The Dodgers Are done with Trevor Bauer. 

The Former Cy Young Winner was accused of sexual assault, and was placed under a two year ban Major League Baseball before being reinstated in late by an arbitrator December, was assigned for assignment FridayThe Dodgers announced. 

“The Dodgers organization believes that allegations of sexual assault or domestic violence should be thoroughly investigated, with due process given to the accused,” In a statement, the franchise said. “From Since the beginning, we have cooperated fully with Major League Baseball’s investigation strictly followed the process stipulated under MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. Two extensive reviews of all available evidence in this case — One by Commissioner [Rob] Manfred and another by a neutral arbitrator — concluded that Mr. Bauer’s actions warranted the longest ever active player suspension in our sport for violations of this policy. 

“Now that this process has been completed, and after careful consideration, we have decided that he will no longer be part of our organization.” 

The Dodgers dumped Bauer The team had to decide on the final day of a 14-day period whether the pitcher would be reinstated to their 40-man roster. By designating him for assignment, they still have seven days to trade him, though it’s unlikely they would get anything of value in return. 

In It was a expected move. Dodgers It will cost $22.5 million to cover the financial impact. They Signed Bauer To a three-year, $102million deal before the 2021 season. 

BauerIn the meantime, he replied with his own statement Friday night. 

“While we were unable to communicate throughout the administrative leave and arbitration process, my representatives spoke to Dodgers leadership immediately following the arbitration decision,” He said. “Following two weeks of conversation and my return to the organization, I sat down with Dodgers leadership in Arizona [Thursday] who told me that they wanted me to return and pitch for the team this year.” 

Bauer He also said that he was “disappointed” with the organization’s decision, wished his former teammates well and said he looks forward to competing elsewhere. 

Bauer, who hasn’t pitched since June 28-year-old Ryan will be able to sign for any major league team at $720,000 if he clears waivers. He can also play immediately after completing a long suspension. 

The According to court documents, a woman accused pitcher of sexual assault said that he choked her during sex and repeatedly punched her. The Woman sought a restraining orders against Bauer Following the incident, which was denied by a judge. 

Throughout The saga. BauerWho will turn 32 in the next few days? Jan. 17, repeatedly denied the claims, claiming that the acts were consensual. He After the incident, the woman was sued for defamation Los Angeles District Attorney He decided not to press charges over the incident. 

In The accuser responded by countering, claiming that the ace filed a lawsuit in order intimidate her. The Washington Post, which has also reported about two additional women who have been accused Bauer Sexual assault.