Trevor Bauer says no MLB team will sign him despite throwing a no-hitter and offering to play for free
Trevor Bauer, the 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner, threw a seven-inning no-hitter for the Long Island Ducks but remains unsigned by any MLB team. Despite strong performances and offers to play for free, Bauer claims multiple teams have backed out after reaching advanced stages of the signing process. He suspects behind-the-scenes interference, possibly involving MLB leadership, is preventing his return to the major leagues.
- ▪Trevor Bauer pitched a seven-inning no-hitter for the Atlantic League's Long Island Ducks on April 26, 2026.
- ▪Bauer has not played in MLB since 2021 after serving a 194-game suspension under the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy.
- ▪Multiple teams reportedly reached agreement on signing Bauer but ultimately backed out after citing unexplained final approval issues.
- ▪Bauer did not directly accuse Commissioner Rob Manfred but suggested high-level obstruction is blocking his MLB return.
- ▪The Dodgers released Bauer in January 2023 following the conclusion of his suspension.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:37:58 -0400 |
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OutKick Trevor Bauer says no MLB team will sign him despite throwing a no-hitter and offering to play for free Former Cy Young Award winner suspects something is happening behind the scenes to block his return to majors By Dan Zaksheske OutKick Published April 28, 2026 12:37pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 28 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.
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