In a recent “Talking Baseball” podcast episode, the topic of pitcher Trevor Bauer’s potential return to Major League Baseball was discussed.

Bauer’s representative, Rachel Luba, resorted to social media to refute a narrative that surfaced after a dispute about his performance and the team’s purported reluctance to sign him because of potential blowback.

Trevor Plouffe, a former player and podcast host, expressed skepticism on Bauer’s prospects of making a comeback to the major leagues, pointing out the potential blowback teams would receive for signing him.

Despite Bauer’s talent, Chris Rose believes the team owners may be reluctant to pursue him due to his off-field issues.

“I think a lot of teams still weigh having to deal with backlash and having him on the team, and they’re still saying that is outweighing the performance factor.” – Plouffe, Trevor

Luba made a remark on the video that was posted on X, mentioning how well Trevor Bauer was received following his most recent game.

She reported that Bauer drew a sizable audience and was met with chants and applause alone. According to Luba, there are a few media figures who are claiming that signing the former Dodgers pitcher will result in bad press for any team.

“Media members keep trying to claim there will be massive backlash but the proof out there suggests otherwise.” – Rachel Luba

Even though Trevor Bauer is said to have performed well on Sunday, no MLB team has signed him as of yet.

After being suspended for violating the league’s domestic violence policy and becoming the target of accusations of sexual assault, Bauer has not been signed by an MLB team.

Even though he threw well in a recent exhibition game for the Japanese tryout team “Asian Breeze,” he still lacks a major league contract as the 2024 season draws near.

Trevor Bauer recently pitched three scoreless innings in an exhibition game against the minor league affiliates of the Los Angeles Dodgers. His representative reports that instead of the previously anticipated hostility clubs would face if they signed him, the player was met with applause and screams.

The various viewpoints expressed by the media, discussions on podcasts and other programs, and Luba’s answer highlight how complicated the circumstances surrounding Trevor Bauer and his possible signing with an MLB team are.

Experts predict that the pitcher won’t sign a deal this offseason because the rumors surrounding his legal situation are still quite recent and contentious.