Trevor Bauer‘s MLB career would have been greatly complicated. Not only was he suspended 324 games (two full seasons) for violating competition policy regarding domestic violence and sexual abuse issues. He was also reportedly banned by the league’s teams.
The Dodgers pitcher would be ‘persona non grata’ to all other Major League Baseball entities as a result of the sanction. Bauer, who sued The Athletic for defamation and the plaintiff for tortious interference, faces a much thornier issue: his image.
Journalist Jon Heyman wrote in the New York Post about this issue and blasted Bauer for his conduct. He further accuses him of having a complicated personality.
“Even if Bauer goes on to prevail legally, does anyone really want him? I know there are desperate teams and he’s not criminal in the eyes of the law; but still, it’s hard to see anyone giving him a chance,” Heyman stated.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office did not file charges against him, but all indications are that his Major League journey will be difficult to recover from.
Defends himself against allegations
“In the strongest possible terms, I deny having committed any violation of the league’s domestic violence and sexual assault policy,” Bauer went on to state about the harsh sanction he received.
The California native has a long accumulated history of Major League experience: Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers are the teams in which the pitcher played.