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Trevor Bauer Signs with Long Island Ducks for Atlantic League Opener
Former Cy Young winner to pitch opening night and wear mic for team content
Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:05pm
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A fractured, geometric illustration captures the complex motion and energy of a professional baseball pitcher's delivery.Central Islip TodayTrevor Bauer, the former Cy Young award-winning pitcher, has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to start on opening night on April 21. Bauer, who was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023 after serving a 194-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence policy, has been trying to revive his big-league career. He pitched in Japan in 2023 and 2025, sandwiched around one season with Diablos Rojos in the Mexican Baseball League in 2024.
Why it matters
Bauer's signing with the Long Island Ducks represents his latest attempt to return to Major League Baseball after his suspension. The Atlantic League is considered an independent minor league, providing Bauer a platform to showcase his skills and potentially earn another shot at the majors.
The details
As part of the deal, Bauer will wear a microphone for all games and practices, helping create content for both his and the team's outlets. The right-hander was 4-10 with a 4.41 ERA with Yokohama in Japan last year, but was named the Mexican Baseball League's pitcher of the year in 2024.
- Bauer will make his opening night start for the Long Island Ducks on April 21, 2026.
- Bauer was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers in January 2023.
The players
Trevor Bauer
A former Cy Young award-winning pitcher who is attempting to revive his MLB career after serving a 194-game suspension for violating the league's domestic violence policy.
Long Island Ducks
An independent minor league baseball team in the Atlantic League that has signed Trevor Bauer to pitch on opening night.
What they’re saying
“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.”
— Trevor Bauer
What’s next
Bauer's performance and behavior with the Long Island Ducks will be closely watched as he tries to earn another opportunity in Major League Baseball.
The takeaway
Trevor Bauer's signing with the Long Island Ducks represents his latest attempt to resurrect his MLB career after a lengthy suspension. While the Atlantic League is an independent minor league, it provides Bauer a platform to showcase his skills and potentially earn another shot at the big leagues.
