Dodgers and MLB Release Statements on Trevor Bauer News

A big piece of Dodgers news came out on yesterday. Pitcher Trevor Bauer will not be criminally charged for sexual assault.

Bauer spent the final three months of the MLB season and the entire post season on administrative leave as the LA County DA and Pasadena Police department conducted their investigation.

The ball is now in MLB's court. Now that Bauer's criminal case is closed, the league must decide whether or not to suspend him.

MLB released a statement yesterday on the situation.

MLB statement on Trevor Bauer, after the LA County DA declined today not to file criminal charges against him: "MLB's investigation is ongoing, and we will comment further at the appropriate time."
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) February 8, 2022

The Dodgers also responded to the Bauer news.

#Dodgers statement regarding Trevor Bauer: “MLB is continuing their investigation. We will have no further comment until it concludes.”
— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) February 8, 2022

If the league does decide to suspend Bauer, the consensus is the controversial pitcher will appeal the suspension.

An already challenging situation for the league and the Dodgers is far from over.