After dominating the Atlantic League with the Long Island Ducks, where he broke franchise strikeout records and threw a seven-inning no-hitter, the 35-year-old right-hander is heading back to Mexico: officially re-signed with the Diablos Rojos.Bauer is returning to the club where he went 10-0 during a dominant 2024 run, not because he lacks options on the mound, but because he has run out of willing suitors in the majors.In seven starts for the Flock, Bauer posted a stellar 5-1 record with a 2.36 ERA, racking up 66 strikeouts against just seven walks in 42 innings.TREVOR BAUER THROWS NO-HITTER FOR LONG ISLAND DUCKS IN JUST SECOND US START SINCE 2021The 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner isn't playing south of the border due to a decline in talent.Bauer remains in professional exile following a league suspension that permanently altered the trajectory of his career.Commissioner Rob Manfred originally issued Bauer an unprecedented 324-game suspension, which an independent arbitrator later reduced to 192 games.Long Island Ducks pitcher Trevor Bauer, the former MLB Cy Young Award winner, struck out 10 against the Lexington Legends in his latest Atlantic League start.(Long Island Ducks)As a result, Bauer forfeited roughly $37.5 million of his $102 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Dodgers eventually released him anyway, choosing to pay out the remainder of the deal rather than keep him on the roster.The firestorm began with allegations made by Lindsey Hill.While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light.Trevor Bauer smiles after pitching no-hitter for Long Island Ducks on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
(Jordan McGregor)Bauer was never charged with a crime, and text messages later surfaced showing Hill explicitly discussing plans to target a wealthy athlete for financial gain.EX-MLB PLAYER SAYS HIS LIFE AFTER BASEBALL WAS 'RUINED' BY SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIO...