The Dodgers have pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training today in Glendale. One of those guys reporting is Trevor Bauer, fresh off of signing one of the biggest 3-year deals of any starting pitcher ever.
As it turns out, Bauer’s deal with the Dodgers is a little more complicated than we thought. Rather than a straightforward deal that pays out more money in the first 2 seasons, Los Angeles structured the deal so that Bauer might actually have a reason to stay for the third year. Let’s dive into those details released today by USA Today and MLB insiders.