FILE PHOTO: Jun 23, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (27) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the third inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Major League Baseball on Friday announced it had suspended Los Angeles Dodgers' Trevor Bauer for two seasons without pay for violating the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy, a ruling the pitcher vowed to appeal.
Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB arrived at the decision following an "extensive investigation" into accusations of sexual assault made by a San Diego woman against the 31-year-old last June.
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