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Dodger Blue > Featured > Dodgers Rumors: Trevor Bauer Exercising Player Option For 2022 Season
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Dodgers Rumors: Trevor Bauer Exercising Player Option For 2022 Season

Matthew Moreno
November 3, 2021
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The Los Angeles Dodgers not only face an array of questions with the start of MLB free agency, but there is also uncertainty surrounding Trevor Bauer and his future with the club.

Bauer signed a record-setting three-year contract with the Dodgers last offseason, but hasn’t thrown a pitch for the team since June 28. MLB placed him on administrative leave at the beginning of July, and it was extended nine times to run through the World Series.

Bauer continued to be paid while on the restricted list, but with the 2021 season having officially concluded, he technically is no longer on leave.

The start of the offseason has also required the 30-year-old to make a decision on his contractural status, and Bauer reportedly will exercise his player option for the 2022 season, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network:

Trevor Bauer will not opt out of his historic contract. That should not surprise anyone under the circumstances. Has $64M to go over 2 years. A decision to opt out also will have resulted in lengthy deferrals.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 3, 2021

At the time of signing with the Dodgers, it was widely presumed Bauer would exercise his option for 2022 and likely decline it come 2023 because of the reduced salary for the final year of the deal.

Bauer electing to remain under contract with the Dodgers next season effectively became more of a guarantee amid the investigation into alleged sexual assault.

Bauer went 8-5 with a 2.59 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 17 starts this year.

Friedman: Dodgers uncertain of Bauer’s future

Although the right-hander has decided to return to the Dodgers next year, whether that becomes a reality is unclear.

MLB is still conducting their investigation and need to speak with Bauer. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are awaiting a resolution on that front.

“It’s no different than where we were in July, August and September,” answered president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman when asked if Bauer would pitch for the Dodgers again.

“From our standpoint, it’s being handled by the league office. As soon as something is decided, obviously we will come down and talk through it extensively with you guys. But until that happens, we have to reserve comment.”

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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