Trevor Bauer

Dodgers SP Trevor Bauer has received a two-year (324-game) suspension from MLB for violating its domestic violence and sexual assault policy, according to multiple reports. Bauer says he is appealing the suspension. In a follow-up to the initial report, ESPN's Jeff Passan shares a note that Bauer will not be given credit for any time he has already missed. Instead, his suspension starts today and would cover the rest of the 2022 season, the entire 2023 season, and the beginning of the 2024 season.

Fantasy Impact

Bauer hasn't pitched since the middle of last season when he was placed on leave pending the investigation of sexual assault allegations. He is not facing any criminal charges and recently filed a defamation lawsuit against his accuser. However, the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy does not require criminal charges, and MLB has decided that Bauer's actions warrant the longest suspension for a player under this policy since it was created in 2015.

Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer will not have a decision made this week, according to MLB reporter Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic.

Fantasy Impact

Sources have reported that Bauer's administrative leave has been extended another week to April 29th. Prior reports had Bauer thinking of showing up at the ball park last weekend and forcing Major League Baseball's hand, but he appears to have opted against that.

MLB and the MLBPA have reportedly agreed to extend Trevor Bauer's administrative leave through Friday, April 22.

Fantasy Impact

Bauer has been facing sexual assault allegations since June of 2021 and it is still unclear when, or if, he will return to the Dodgers in 2022. He is one of the best pitchers in baseball when he is available, but his season is one big question mark as of now.

Per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Major League Baseball is anticipating to reach a decision regarding Trevor Bauer's discipline status by April 16.

Fantasy Impact

Bauer, who's administrative leave expires on April 16, last appeared for the Dodgers on June 28, 2021. Since that date, Bauer has been away from the team following sexual assault accusations. The Dodgers begin their season in Colorado on April 8.

MLB and the MLBPA have reportedly agreed to extend Trevor Bauer's administrative leave through April 16.

Fantasy Impact

Bauer has a court hearing on April 4, and the rumor among beat writers is that he believes that hearing will lead to information that will show that he did nothing wrong. From a fantasy standpoint, managers have to accept that they have no clarity at this point, as there have been no signs as to how long Bauer's leave might last or whether he will ultimately be suspended. If you do draft Bauer, do so late and plan your roster around the uncertainty.