The Red Devils of Mexico continue to do their thing to strengthen their squad for the 2024 season of the Mexican Baseball League since the services of former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevon Bauer were provided, who will continue his professional career in the Aztec nation, and will have a quite particular work plan.
It was the player himself who used his social networks to make it official that he will be part of the Red Devils for the 2024 season.: “I will pitch against the Yankees on March 24 as a member of the Red Devils. I also agreed to pitch 5 games for the Devils between April 11 and May 8 instead of a traditional Spring Training period, as it is the best way to be ready to pitch,” Trevor Bauer said via his account on social network
“This will help me stay in shape and I will be able to join a rotation immediately when an MLB offer comes in.”. “I hope to see you on Sunday and I’m eager to show you what Mexican baseball is all about!” explained the pitcher who starred in Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bauer also played in Japanese baseball
Bauer had a great time in the Japanese league last season defending the colors of the Yokohama Bay Stars; In 2023 he had a total of 24 starts in which he left an ERA of 2.59, obtained a total of 11 wins, 4 losses and was able to fan 160 opposing batters in 156.2 innings pitched.
His achievements in the Major Leagues
The right-hander was the winner of the National League Cy Young Award in 2020, with a championship ERA (1.73) and 100 strikeouts in 73.0 innings pitched. In addition to this he had at least 140 strikeouts in 8 consecutive seasons.
Returning to the Major Leagues is the main objective
Trevor Bauer does not give up in his attempt to be seen by Major League Baseball scouts and this Sunday he will have to face the powerful lineup of the New York Yankees as the starter for the Red Devils of Mexico.
The Cy Young winner and who was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the past for a case where he was involved in domestic violence, he will take the mound once again on March 24, which could be a very important and decisive day with respect to his future as a professional player linked to the United States.
Bauer pitched a total of three scoreless innings last Sunday against a Dodgers minor league team., in what has been his last attempt to appear before Major League Baseball clubs. But despite this, The Athletic site revealed that no scout from the majors made an appearance at said meeting.
Jon Heyman reported on his X account (formerly Twitter) that Bauer wants to return to professional baseball in the United States after having left great numbers as a pitcher in professional baseball in Japan 10-4 with a 2.76 ERA. Something new for the former Dodgers pitcher is that his fastball increased a mile in velocity, reaching 99.3 per hour.
“I don’t know why I don’t have a job in MLB,” Bauer told ESPN. “I would have to have some opportunity with a Major League team, and it’s not a money thing. “I have already served my suspension twice and legally I can now work in the organized system.”
Bauer will share with the recent star signing for the Red DevilsDominican player Robinson Canó, who will be a vital piece in the Aztec team’s infield for the 2024 season.
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