Major League Baseball announced Trevor Bauer was placed on seven-day administrative leave, effective immediately. The Los Angeles Dodgers had been deferring to MLB amid their ongoing investigation and originally planned to start Bauer on Sunday.
“MLB’s investigation into the allegations made against Trevor Bauer is ongoing,” the league said in a statement. “While no determination in the case has been made, we have made the decision to place Mr. Bauer on seven-day administrative leave effective immediately.
“MLB continues to collect information in our ongoing investigation concurrent with the Pasadena Police Department’s active criminal investigation. We will comment further at the appropriate time.