Trevor Bauer is seemingly open to joining the New York Mets. Three years ago, Mets were close to roping in the pitcher. Before signing a three-year deal worth north of $100 million, the Mets had long been near the top of the 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner’s list. However, he got entailed in a controversy after which the deal fell through.
Trevor Bauer’s controversy
Bauer’s website had accidentally advertised signed Mets hats from Bauer which led to the fans thinking that he was signing with New York. However, he had already agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The scandal made him consider nixing his Dodgers deal to play for the Mets just to satisfy the blue and orange fan base. But he apologized to Mets fans for the circumstances and even donated $10,000 to four separate nonprofits in New York.
The former Los Angeles Dodgers faced 324-game suspension for violating MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy for sexual misconduct allegations (which was reduced to 194). After spending one year in Japan, Bauer is once again a free agent, and it seems he is interested in being a part of the Mets camp.
Trevor Bauer could sign with New York Mets
“I was happy to come play for the Mets last time I was a free agent. Obviously, I was very close to having made that decision,” Trevor Bauer told America’s Newsroom in aninterview this week.
“I won’t go more into depth on that one,” he added.
He noted that if “Uncle Stevie” came calling this time around, Bauer would be “happy” to play in Queens.
“The Mets have a great thing going on,” Bauer said. “Obviously, those players I’ve played with – I really respect [former Cleveland teammate] Francisco Lindor as a leader, as a player, he’s one of the best out there.”
“Playing in New York would be awesome. The fan bases here are crazy. I’d be more than open to it.”
TREVOR BAUER TELLS HIS STORY FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Three years ago, he was the best pitcher in baseball. He had a contract for more than 100 million dollars but within months, his life changed. After explosive allegations of sexual assault against him, within 5 months he was out… pic.twitter.com/isFdgF8pyU
— America's Newsroom (@AmericaNewsroom) January 4, 2024
The Mets have won 101 games in 2022 but just 75 last year. Bauer, who last played for Yokohama DeNA BayStars pitched to a 2.76 ERA in Japan’s professional league while striking out 130 batters in 130.2 innings.
