Trevor Bauer says he'd play in MLB for 'free,' so we asked all 30 teams why he isn't back in the big leagues
Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer claims he has offered to play in Major League Baseball for free, including donating his salary to team foundations and reporting to the minor leagues, yet remains unsigned while pitching in an independent league. OutKick contacted all 30 MLB teams to inquire why Bauer has not been signed, whether they received his offer, and if they view him as a top available pitching option. Most teams did not respond or declined to comment, leaving Bauer's absence from MLB unexplained by official sources.
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OutKick Trevor Bauer says he'd play in MLB for 'free,' so we asked all 30 teams why he isn't back in the big leagues The former Cy Young winner says he's offered to donate his salary and go to the minor leagues By Ian Miller OutKick Published April 30, 2026 6:41am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 29 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. If there’s one thing that’s consistent across Major League Baseball, it’s that teams are always looking to save money on high-end talent.
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