Trevor Bauer of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been suspended by Main League Baseball for 2 seasons, efficient instantly, for violating the league’s home violence and sexual assault coverage.
The suspension — which is able to cowl 324 video games with out pay — was introduced by Commissioner Rob Manfred on Friday. It got here after an investigation by the league into allegations that he had assaulted a girl. Bauer, who joined the Dodgers final season as a free agent, was positioned on administrative go away, with pay, on July 2. A second assault allegation was reported by the Washington Submit.
Bauer, who has been vocal in his personal protection all through the method, and has filed a number of lawsuits towards varied individuals together with media members, issued an announcement on Friday condemning the choice.
“Within the strongest doable phrases, I deny committing any violation of the league’s home violence and sexual assault coverage,” Bauer’s assertion mentioned. “I’m interesting this motion and count on to prevail. As we now have all through this course of, my representatives and I respect the confidentiality of the proceedings.”
Bauer is the fifteenth participant to be suspended as a part of the league’s coverage on home violence, sexual assault and little one abuse.
