Former MLB Star Trevor Bauer Criticizes League After Pete Rose Reinstatement
Trevor Bauer, the former MLB pitcher, has taken yet another shot at Major League Baseball after the league’s decision to reinstate Pete Rose and other deceased ballplayers. Bauer, who is currently playing in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball League (NPB), has made it clear that he believes the reinstatement of Rose is an exception rather than a rule. In a recent social media post, Bauer questioned whether all players who have been blackballed by MLB should receive similar treatment, suggesting that only those guilty of wrongdoing should be reinstated. This comes as Bauer remains suspended from the league over sexual assault allegations.
Bauer’s comments arrived just one day after MLB announced the reinstatement of Rose and other deceased ballplayers. The league’s move has sparked discussions about the criteria for being blackballed and whether the reinstatement is a sign of a broader shift in policy. However, Bauer has not been reinstated, and his suspension remains in place. The situation has only intensified the tension between Bauer and the league, with Bauer accusing MLB of being the reason he cannot sign with a team rather than a lack of talent.
Bauer, who has been in Japan for the past four years, has not been re-signed by any MLB team. His suspension was initially 324 games but was reduced to 194 games after an appeal. Despite this, no team has brought him back into the fold, and Bauer has made it clear that he believes the league is holding him back. In a previous social media post, Bauer suggested that the league is the reason he cannot sign with another team, not because of his performance.
Bauer has also been involved in several legal and public relations issues related to sexual assault allegations. In 2021, he was accused of sexual assault, leading to an administrative leave by MLB. His suspension was later reduced to 194 games after an appeal. Although no charges were brought against him, the situation remains a point of contention. He sued his accuser in federal court in April 2022, a move that came less than three months after prosecutors decided not to file criminal charges against him.
Bauer’s comments have drawn a mixed response from fans and media. Some have sided with him, calling for MLB to reconsider its approach to reinstatements, while others argue that the league has the right to make such decisions based on its own policies. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between Bauer and MLB, with the league having yet to respond directly to his recent criticism.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether MLB will take Bauer’s comments into consideration or if he will find a way to return to the majors. For now, Bauer remains in Japan, where he has been playing with the Diablos Rojos del Mexico.