The Los Angeles Dodgers released Trevor Bauer on Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
As expected, the Los Angeles Dodgers make it official:
They have designated Trevor Bauer for assignment and will pay the remaining $22.5 million of his salary.
He will be a free agent— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 7, 2023
This move was expected after an independent arbitrator reduced Bauer’s suspension and made him available to play this season. The Dodgers did try to find a trade partner, but even though Bauer has proven to be one of the better-starting pitchers in baseball, his personal baggage made a trade unlikely.