Main League Baseball and the gamers’ union agreed Wednesday to increase Trevor Bauer’s paid administrative depart by means of April 22, in response to a league supply.
The choice got here 5 days earlier than Bauer’s depart was set to run out Sunday. After ending final season on depart following accusations of sexual assault, Bauer has been on depart this season since March 11. He has not performed for the Dodgers or been across the group throughout that point.
Bauer was cleared in February of felony costs stemming from the allegations that had been introduced in opposition to him by a girl final June, however he may nonetheless be suspended by Commissioner Rob Manfred if MLB finds he violated the league’s sexual assault coverage. The league may additionally defer self-discipline to the Dodgers.
The league is continuous to actively examine Bauer, who has continued to obtain his wage whereas on depart. A call may come earlier than Bauer’s present depart expires. The league and union may additionally agree to increase Bauer’s depart once more.
The expectation is that Bauer will probably be suspended and gained’t pitch for the Dodgers once more.
Bauer initially went on depart July 2 of final yr, a number of days after a San Diego lady sought a restraining order in opposition to him. The restraining order was later denied, and the Los Angeles County district lawyer’s workplace declined to file felony costs in opposition to the pitcher earlier this yr.
Bauer has denied any wrongdoing, claiming he and the girl had consensual tough intercourse.
Bauer additionally requested that the Pasadena Police Division provide cellphone information from the girl that his attorneys argued would present the girl had “a plan to hunt tough intercourse so she may later search to revenue.” Nonetheless, that request was denied by a decide earlier this month.
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