Trevor Bauer

Trevor Bauer is reportedly expected to pitch for a Japanese travel team against Dodgers’ minor-leaguers on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Bauer is doing this as a way of hoping to get noticed by MLB scouts. Bauer was released by the Dodgers in January of last year, and he'll now face their minor-leaguers in a game this weekend.

Trevor Bauer and his agent are reportedly present at the Winter Meetings.

Fantasy Impact

The Yokohama Bay Stars reportedly want Bauer back, but he will likely test the waters to see if he can land back with an MLB team. Bauer posted a posted a 2.59 ERA last season in Japan.

Free agent pitcher Trevor Bauer has signed a one-year deal with Japan's Yokohama DeNA BayStars after going unsigned by MLB teams.

Fantasy Impact

The Los Angeles Dodgers released Bauer following his serving of a domestic violence suspension and the remainder of the league's clubs decided not to ink the former Cy Young winner. Bauer last pitched in the 2021 season, posting a 2.59 ERA across 17 starts with Los Angeles after winning the 2020 NL Cy Young Award with the Reds. The 32-year-old will look to resurrect his pitching career and public image in a one-year stint overseas.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated pitcher Trevor Bauer for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

The Dodgers will eat the $22.5 million Bauer is owed this year, making him a free agent. The right-hander served a historical suspension -- one that was reduced -- and is now eligible to sign with any MLB club. He last appeared in the 2021 season, posting a 2.59 ERA/4.03 FIP en route to eight wins in 17 starts for the Dodgers. The 2020 NL Cy Young winner will look to re-establish himself on a new club in 2023.

Trevor Bauer has his suspension reduced from 324 to 194 games, making him eligible to play immediately.

Fantasy Impact

Bauer is officially reinstated to the league and is eligible to play immediately. It will be up to the Los Angeles Dodgers whether they keep him or release him.