Pitcher Trevor Bower (30, Los Angeles Dodgers), who was investigated by the MLB Secretariat and the Players' Union for hitting a woman during sexual intercourse, ended the 2021 season early.
American sports media ESPN reported on the 11th (Korean time) that the MLB Secretariat and the players' union have agreed to extend Bower's leave order for the rest of this year, including the postseason (PS).
As a result, Bower will not return to the mound this season.
Bower is being investigated for allegedly sexually abusive and violent towards a woman he met online this year, twice in April and May.
The MLB Secretariat issued the first order of leave on July 3 after Bower's actions made headlines in the media, and has since extended the order of leave of 7 to 13 days eight times.
ESPN predicted that the MLB Secretariat would decide Bower's disciplinary action only after the season in the Stove League based on an investigation with the players' union.
Bower, who left the mound after a game against the San Francisco Giants on June 29, appeared in 17 games this year, posting 8-5 and a 2.59 ERA.
After signing a three-year, astronomical $102 million deal with the Dodgers after last season, Bower is making $40 million this year alone.
Until the disciplinary action of the MLB Secretariat is finalized, Bower will be given the fixed annual salary even if he is ordered to take a leave of absence according to the regulations.
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