Trevor Bauer has lobbied for years to pitch every fourth day, instead of the typical every fifth day, because he felt his body could handle it and it would benefit his team.
The Cincinnati Reds seemed receptive to it throughout the season and they’ve committed to it with their season on the line. Bauer will pitch on short rest in Wednesday’s series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers and he will likely start Sunday in Minnesota if the Reds are fighting for a playoff spot on the last day of the season.
“I collect close to 50 metrics on myself every single day and they all point to this being the most optimal way to get my body prepared to pitch,” Bauer said.