Another extension for Bauer’s leave
Dodgers right-hander Trevor Bauer’s paid administrative leave was extended by a week through next Friday, according to a league official. The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office is determining whether to file sexual assault charges against the pitcher.
It’s the eighth time Major League Baseball and the players union have extended the leave since Bauer was accused of sexual assault in late
June. His leave, agreed to by MLB and the union, had been scheduled to expire Friday.
The Pasadena Police Department presented the results of its investigation to the district attorney’s office Aug. 27. MLB is conducting its own investigation into the allegations brought by a San Diego woman stemming from sexual encounters she had with Bauer on April 21 and May 17.
Bauer’s accuser alleges that he punched her while she was unconscious
during a sexual encounter May 17.
Bauer’s attorneys say everything that occurred between Bauer and the woman was “wholly consensual.” Sidelined: Cubs manager David Ross and team president Jed Hoyer, both of whom are vaccinated, have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Ross and Hoyer likely will have to stay away from the team for at least 10 days. Bench coach Andy Green will run the team while Ross is away.
The Cubs are among a handful of teams that have failed to reach the 85% vaccination threshold required for the relaxation of MLB’s COVID-19 protocols.
Medical report: Rays
rookie shortstop Wander Franco was out of Friday night’s lineup against Minnesota, one day after leaving a game early with a headache. Manager Kevin Cash said Franco underwent tests, which were negative, and that he anticipates Franco will be back in the lineup “within a game or two” as long as he continues to improve. ... The White Sox placed right-hander Lucas Giolito on the 10-day injured
list because of a strained hamstring.
Briefly: The Angels released Jose Iglesias, who was batting .259 in 114 games this season, including 111 starts at shortstop for the team . ... The Blue Jays claimed utilityman Jake Lamb on waivers from the White Sox . ... Former Giants infielder Ruben Tejada signed a minor-league deal with the White Sox.