Trevor Bauer, the talented pitcher, might soon grace a spring training game.
As a free agent, he has been diligently working to create positive buzz and attract the attention of Major League Baseball (MLB) teams.
While his efforts haven’t yet resulted in any contract offers, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.
According to reports, Bauer is scheduled to pitch in a game against Los Angeles Dodgers minor leaguers. But here’s the intriguing twist: he won’t be representing an MLB team. Instead, he’ll be part of the Asian Breeze, a Japanese traveling team.
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On Sunday, March 10, Bauer is set to take the mound for a 3-inning stint against the Dodgers’ up-and-coming players.
The Breeze, primarily composed of Japanese players, has been making waves during its fifth season, playing local Arizona colleges and minor leaguers affiliated with MLB teams.
Yuki Yamada of Sankei Sports reported on Wednesday that Bauer is scheduled to pitch in a game against Los Angeles Dodgers minor leaguers on Sunday.
Bauer was reportedly invited by the team to pitch for them.
Although his recent media campaign did not result in any contract offers from MLB teams, Bauer will have a chance to demonstrate what teams are missing out on.
The 33-year-old pitcher has garnered interest from the Bay Stars for the 2024 season.
Bauer’s journey has been eventful. After his last MLB appearance in 2021, he faced allegations that led to his placement on paid administrative leave while the league investigated. Subsequently, he served a two-season suspension (later reduced upon appeal).
During his time in Japan, Bauer pitched for the Yokohama DeNa Bay Stars, where he showcased his skills with a 10-4 record and an impressive 2.76 ERA in 19 games, striking out 130 batters in 130.2 innings.
As he steps onto the field for the Asian Breeze, baseball fans eagerly await Bauer’s performance.
Will he remind everyone why he’s a former Cy Young winner? Only time will tell.
