Major League Baseball and its Players Association Thursday extended the administrative leave for Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer. He was placed back on leave once the lockout ended, and that was supposed to end March 19, so the new extension has him banned through Sunday, April 16.

The Dodgers’ regular season begins on April 8.

Bauer last pitched on June 28 of the 2021 season. Days after that game, he was accused of sexual assault and then placed on administrative leave that lasted through the campaign. Then, in early February, it was announced that the pitcher won’t face criminal charges.

The lack of criminal charges doesn’t immunize Bauer from potential MLB discipline—for which there is precedence.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he wouldn’t “close the door completely” on Bauer rejoining the team in spring training.

The 31-year-old—who signed a three-year, $102 million contract with L.A. prior to 2021—finished 8-5 with a 2.59 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 107 2/3 innings before the early exit.

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