Trevor Bauer joins Japanese baseball team after Dodgers release

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Trevor Bauer will pitch again this year – just not in Major League Baseball.

The one-time National League Cy Young Award winner agreed to a contract with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan’s Central League on Monday. The Los Angeles Dodgers released Bauer three weeks after an arbitrator reduced his suspension from 324 to 194 games following the league’s investigation into domestic violence allegations.

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Trevor Bauer, #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers, pauses between pitches during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in San Diego. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Bauer did not face charges for the accusations against him and denied any wrongdoing.

"I’m so excited, and I think the world reaction is going to be tremendous," BayStars manager Daisuke Miura said. "I believe a very powerful pitcher is coming who will enhance our chances for winning the championship."

Bauer said playing in Nippon Professional Baseball had always been a dream of his.

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Trevor Bauer, #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on June 28, 2021 in Los Angeles. (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

"To all the BayStar fans out there — I am so excited for the opportunity to be part of the great team we have this year and to try to bring home a championship," Bauer said. "And to all the Japanese baseball fans out there — I cannot wait to see you guys out at the stadium soon. Please come say hi and help me learn more