Bauer (personal) is expected to be placed on administrative leave for at least a week to begin spring training, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers indicated Friday that they're unsure of Bauer's status to begin the season, so it's not entirely surprising that the league is slated to place him on administrative leave while continuing its investigation into the allegations against him. The right-hander won't face criminal charges, but MLB has issued suspensions for offenses that don't result in criminal charges in the past.

Bauer's ability to attend Dodgers camp remains in limbo as MLB continues its investigation into sexual assault allegations against him, with manager Dave Roberts saying merely that he didn't want to "close the door completely" on the righty, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bauer spent the second half of last season on administrative leave while the league investigated the allegations. While he won't be facing criminal charges, that doesn't have a direct bearing on MLB's investigation and the league could still come to its own conclusion regarding any potential punishment. Even the Dodgers themselves don't seem to have a clear idea whether to expect Bauer to miss all, some or none of the upcoming season.

Bauer will not face criminal charges for the sexual assault allegations against him, Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bauer spent the second half of last season on administrative leave while the league investigated the incident. While the lack of criminal charges may be used in MLB's decision regarding any further discipline, the league can still come to its own conclusion regardless of the court's decision.

Bauer will exercise his $32 million player option with the Dodgers for the 2022 season, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bauer spent the final three months of the 2021 campaign on administrative leave while the league investigated the sexual assault allegations against him, so it's hardly a surprise he's exercising his player option rather than returning to the open market. The 30-year-old pitched in 17 games before being placed on leave and had a 2.59 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 137:37 K:BB across 107.2 innings, and the results of the investigation figure to dictate his availability for the start of the 2022 season.

Bauer's administrative leave was officially extended through the end of the postseason as expected Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bauer hasn't pitched since June while the league investigates sexual assault allegations against him. His leave has been extended multiple times in week-long increments, but the league and union acknowledged that the investigation would last through the end of the season and elected to simplify things by extending it through the end of the year.

Bauer's administrative leave is expected to extend through the remainder of the regular season and postseason, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Unsurprisingly, Bauer will not pitch again in 2021 as the investigation of sexual assault allegations against him continues. More news on the investigation and Bauer's status for next season should become clear in the coming months.

Bauer's administrative leave was extended through Sept. 10 on Friday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The ongoing investigation of sexual assault allegations against Bauer will keep him out at least through next Friday, although his leave will almost certainly be extended once again. Having not pitched since the end of June, Bauer is highly unlikely to wear a Dodgers' uniform again this regular season.

Bauer's administrative leave was extended Friday through Sept. 3, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bauer has been out since early July while the league investigates sexual assault allegations against him. His leave has now been extended seven times, and the league is allowed to keep issuing extensions as long as the investigation continues, so there's little reason to expect him back when his current leave ends.

Bauer's administrative leave has been extended through Aug. 27, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bauer has been on paid leave since July 2 while the league investigates sexual assault allegations against him. He'll remain sidelined until the investigation has concluded.

Bauer's administrative leave has been extended another week to Aug. 20, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bauer has been on administrative leave since July 2 while the league investigates the sexual assault charges against him, and he'll remain on leave for at least another week.