With just over three weeks remaining in the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are entering the final stretch of their schedule. They do so without Trevor Bauer, who has not pitched in a game since June 28.
That was the night before a San Diego woman obtained an ex parte restraining order due to allegations of sexual assault. Pasadena Police launched their criminal investigation July 1, and MLB placed Bauer on paid administrative leave the following day.
The right-hander has remained on the restricted list ever since, which requires weekly approval from the Players Association.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the league and union have agreed to extend Bauer’s leave through the remainder of the 2021 season and postseason:
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will miss the remainder of the 2021 season and the postseason after MLB and the MLBPA agreed to extend his administrative leave, a league official told ESPN.