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Trevor Bauer Returns to U.S. Mound With 8-K Ducks Debut Before Sellout

The outing tests whether performance can overcome the PR fallout from his MLB domestic-violence policy violation.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Trevor Bauer allowed two runs in four innings in his first stateside start in nearly five years in the Ducks’ season-opening 7-0 loss April 21, 2026 at Fairfield Properties Ballpark, Image 2 shows Trevor Bauer celebrates after recording a strikeout to end the second inning in the Ducks' loss

Overview

  • Bauer, who debuted Tuesday for the Atlantic League’s Long Island Ducks, struck out eight over four innings and gave up two runs before leaving at 93 pitches.
  • A sellout crowd of 6,896 in Central Islip turned out, with fans chanting his name and scooping up team gear as he played miked for content on his channels.
  • At least one MLB scout in attendance said he showed flashes that could help a club, noting a 92–94 mph fastball and a sharp breaking ball but spotty command.
  • He has not signed with an MLB team since the Dodgers released him in January 2023 after an arbitrator cut his suspension to 194 games for violating MLB’s domestic violence and sexual assault policy; prosecutors filed no charges and he denies wrongdoing.
  • Bauer says teams have blackballed him despite offers to play for the minimum or for free, and the MLB-partner Atlantic League now serves as his U.S. showcase that could draw more scouts if his stuff and command improve.