Former Dodgers RHP Trevor Bauer Releases Statement After Signing in Japan

He's excited for this next stage of his career.

Former Dodgers RHP Trevor Bauer signed a one-year deal with Japan's Yokohama DeNA BayStars on Monday. The deal was made official by the team Monday afternoon on Twitter.

#TrevorBauer 選手 | WELCOME to YOKOHAMA!!

横浜DeNAベイスターズは、トレバー・バウアー選手と、2023年シーズンの選手契約を締結しましたのでお知らせいたします。なお、背番号については、96となります。

詳しくはこちらhttps://t.co/mxl9KcT3Tj#バウアー 選手 #welcometo #baystars pic.twitter.com/Ji7qgHzTYF

— 横浜DeNAベイスターズ (@ydb_yokohama) March 14, 2023

Following this official release from the team, which included a video to make the announcement, Bauer and his team released a statement on the new chapter of his career. Bill Shaikin of the LA Times released the statement via his Twitter.

"I am very excited to be able to play for the BayStars this season. It is my dream to play in the Japanese professional baseball world, and I will be able to show that dream in front of the fans. As a team, I don't think there is a better team than the BayStars. I am very happy to have the opportunity to become a member of a wonderful team and aim for the championship together. I miss the players and the fans. I'm already looking forward to it, and I'm looking forward to seeing you in the city of Yokohama."

Bauer's statement, per the team:
I am very excited to be able to play for the BayStars this season. It is my dream to play in the Japanese professional baseball world, and I will be able to show that dream in front of the fans ... (more)

— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) March 14, 2023

Bauer is going to wear No. 96 for the BayStars in this next chapter of his baseball career.