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NEW YORK – The Los Angeles Dodgers’ coffin Trevor Bauer was removed on Friday for two full unpaid seasons by Major League Baseball for violating the League’s policy on domestic violence and sexual violence, which he denies.
Bauer’s long-term removal comes after a San Diego woman the pitcher met on social media claimed Bauer had beaten and sexually abused her last year. The Los Angeles prosecutor’s office said in February that there was not enough evidence to prove the woman’s allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.
“In the strongest terms, I deny committing any violation of the League’s policy on domestic violence and sexual violence,” Bauer said in a statement Friday. “I am appealing against this action and expect it to prevail. As during this process, my representatives and I respect the confidentiality of the proceedings. “
If the suspension is confirmed, Bauer will lose about $ 60 million in salary.
Bauer sued his prosecutor in federal court earlier this week, a move that came less than three months after prosecutors decided not to prosecute the pitcher.
Bauer named the woman and one of her lawyers, Niranjan Fred Tiagaraja, as defendants in the case. The Associated Press does not usually identify people who say they have been victims of sexual violence.
The pitcher was released on administrative leave last July 2 under a joint policy on domestic violence and sexual assault by MLB and the players’ association. The leave has been extended many times.
Bauer continues to receive his $ 32 million salary while on leave.
After winning his first Cy Young award with the Cincinnati Reds in 2020, Bauer agreed to a three-year, $ 102 million contract to join his hometown of the Dodgers. He did not perform after June 29 and finished with a record 8-2 and 2.59 ERA in 17 appearances. He was paid $ 28 million last year.
“Dodgers takes all allegations of this nature very seriously and does not endorse or justify any acts of domestic or sexual violence,” the team said in a statement. “We have fully cooperated with the MLB investigation since its inception and fully support the MLB’s joint policy on domestic violence, sexual violence and violence against children, as well as the Commissioner’s policy implementation. We understand that Trevor has the right to appeal the Commissioner’s decision. Therefore, we will not comment further until the process is over. “
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