Albert Pujols reveals how he believes Trevor Bauer can return to MLB
Albert Pujols believes Trevor Bauer can only return to Major League Baseball if he resolves his issues with the league and stops criticizing it, despite his ongoing efforts to revive his career with the Long Island Ducks. Bauer, who has not pitched in the majors since 2021 amid sexual assault allegations and a lengthy suspension, maintains his innocence and claims he has been blackballed by MLB. While Pujols acknowledges Bauer's talent and potential value to a team, he stresses that reconciliation with MLB is a necessary step before any comeback can occur.
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MLB Albert Pujols reveals how he believes Trevor Bauer can return to MLB By Mark Suleymanov Published April 30, 2026, 5:43 p.m. ET Albert Pujols sees only one clear way for Trevor Bauer to pitch in the majors again. As Bauer pitches on Long Island with the Ducks of the Atlantic League, future Hall of Famer Pujols believes the outspoken Bauer must stop bashing Major League Baseball and make amends with the league if he has any hope of returning. “I think he needs to clear up the issues with MLB first before he gets to this level. I think one thing with Trevor Bauer was that he went against MLB, and you can’t go against the hands that really feeds you,” Pujols said to Fox News Digital.
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