Bauer is currently pitching in Japan.

He’s heading overseas despite being eligible to pitch in MLB in 2023.

They released him last month after his domestic violence suspension ended, but his signing is still impacting the team.

Bauer is now free to sign with any team, and is immediately eligible to pitch in 2023.

The Los Angeles pitcher initially was suspended 324 games for violating the league’s domestic violence policy.

Los Angeles has had months to prepare for the decision of whether to cut the pitcher or continue rostering him.