Free Agent All-Star Heads Back to Southern California

Trevor Bauer Headlines Dodgers' Bid to Reclaim NL West

Los Angeles welcomes back right-hander amid major free agency splash

The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed right-hander Trevor Bauer to a three-year contract worth $102 million, the team announced Thursday. Bauer, who won the National League Cy Young Award with the Cincinnati Reds last season, joins a star-studded Dodgers rotation that also includes Walker Buehler, Julio Urías, and Clayton Kershaw.

The Dodgers' signing of Bauer is the latest in a series of moves that have made them the clear favorites in the NL West. Los Angeles also added shortstop Corey Seager, outfielder Mookie Betts, and first baseman Freddie Freeman this offseason.

Bauer, 30, is one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. He led the NL in ERA (1.73), WHIP (0.87), and strikeouts (276) last season. He also threw a record-setting seven consecutive starts with at least 10 strikeouts.

The Dodgers are hoping that Bauer can help them win their first World Series since 2020. Los Angeles has won the NL West for the past nine seasons, but they have not reached the World Series since 2018.

Bauer's signing is a major boost to the Dodgers' chances of winning the World Series. He is a proven winner who has been one of the best pitchers in baseball for the past several seasons.

The Dodgers are now the clear favorites to win the NL West. They have a deep and talented roster that is led by some of the best players in baseball. If Bauer can continue to pitch at a high level, the Dodgers will be a tough team to beat.