Overview
- Both clubs confirmed the mid-season move on December 3, returning Bast to the DEL roster.
- Bast triggered a contractual option in his short-term ESV Kaufbeuren deal to complete the transfer.
- Augsburg said he could make his comeback as soon as Thursday’s home game against Dresden.
- Sport director Larry Mitchell said the club sought a German forward after Luca Tosto left and noted Bast is fully match-fit.
- Kaufbeuren lauded his professionalism after 12 points in eight games and said it is pursuing a German replacement for the open roster spot.