Trevor Bauer awarded $309K judgment against Lindsey Hill in settlement agreement breach

Trevor Bauer has not pitched in the MLB since 2021, when he was suspended over allegations of sexual assault made by Lindsey Hill.

Bauer was never charged with a crime and he later sued Hill for defamation. She countersued for assault and sexual battery before the two reached a settlement in 2023. Bauer once again sued Hill in 2024 for breaching the terms of the agreement.

On Monday, a Los Angeles Supreme Court judge ruled in Bauer's favor and ordered Hill to fork over $309,000 for breaches that included defamation.

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Bauer has been pitching in Japan ever since being released by the Dodgers in 2023, as he has not been welcomed back into Major League Baseball. Bauer claims that he has been blacklisted because of the allegations.

Trevor Bauer calls out MLB amid Pete Rose news

Trevor Bauer has been extremely open about his frustration with MLB teams for not taking a chance on him. Bauer referenced his situation after Commissioner Rob Manfred removed Pete Rose from the lifetime ban list.

"So, since Pete is welcome back now, does that go for everyone who has been blackballed? Or do you actually have to be guilty of something to qualify for that?" Bauer posted on social media.

Bauer was quick to point out that he wasn't found guilty of the sexual assault charges leveled at him. Despite that, though, MLB teams continue to stay away from signing him.

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Ryan Burks is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda with over 7 years of experience in the field, writing for publications such as Knup Sports. Ryan graduated from Elmhurst College in 2009 with a degree in Communications.

Ryan is a huge Chicago Cubs fan and enjoys their storied history and traditions. His favorite sporting moment was when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series, breaking a championship drought that dated back to 1908.

His favorite player was Ken Griffey Jr., as Ryan grew up during his prime and he was the coolest player in league history. Greg Maddux also deserves a mention, as he was truly amazing on the mound.

When not working or watching sports, Ryan coaches basketball and baseball, loves fishing, and spends time with his family.

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