CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch on opening night, April 21, for the independent minor league team.
The Ducks announced the signing on Thursday. This marks Bauer’s 15th professional season. In addition to pitching, Bauer will be “Mic’d Up” for all games and practices, creating content for both his personal channels and the team’s social media and streaming platforms.
“We are excited to welcome Trevor to Long Island,” said Ducks President and Chief Baseball Officer Michael Pfaff in a statement. “His talent and knowledge will be important additions to our ballclub, and we are happy to offer him this opportunity to showcase his talents to MLB clubs while giving fans unprecedented access to Ducks baseball.”
Bauer, 35, expressed his enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to competing in front of U.S. fans again this season. The Ducks have had some incredible players come through their organization, and I’m excited to be part of that tradition.”
This signing represents Bauer’s return to professional baseball on U.S. soil. He last pitched in the majors in 2021 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Following a suspension by MLB in 2022 related to allegations of sexual assault (of which he was never criminally charged and which were later settled civilly), he was released by the Dodgers. He then played in Mexico with the Diablos Rojos del México in 2024 and in Japan during the 2025 season.
The Atlantic League is an independent professional league and an official partner of MLB. Many players have used it as a stepping stone or showcase to return to affiliated baseball.
Bauer will report to spring training when the Ducks open camp on April 10, aiming to be ready for his Opening Day start at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch on opening night, April 21, for the independent minor league team.
The Ducks announced the signing on Thursday. This marks Bauer’s 15th professional season. In addition to pitching, Bauer will be “Mic’d Up” for all games and practices, creating content for both his personal channels and the team’s social media and streaming platforms.
“We are excited to welcome Trevor to Long Island,” said Ducks President and Chief Baseball Officer Michael Pfaff in a statement. “His talent and knowledge will be important additions to our ballclub, and we are happy to offer him this opportunity to showcase his talents to MLB clubs while giving fans unprecedented access to Ducks baseball.”
Bauer, 35, expressed his enthusiasm: “I’m looking forward to competing in front of U.S. fans again this season. The Ducks have had some incredible players come through their organization, and I’m excited to be part of that tradition.”
This signing represents Bauer’s return to professional baseball on U.S. soil. He last pitched in the majors in 2021 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Following a suspension by MLB in 2022 related to allegations of sexual assault (of which he was never criminally charged and which were later settled civilly), he was released by the Dodgers. He then played in Mexico with the Diablos Rojos del México in 2024 and in Japan during the 2025 season.
The Atlantic League is an independent professional league and an official partner of MLB. Many players have used it as a stepping stone or showcase to return to affiliated baseball.
Bauer will report to spring training when the Ducks open camp on April 10, aiming to be ready for his Opening Day start at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.