Current Team and Contract Status
Trevor Bauer is currently under contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2025 season, with a club option for 2026. He signed the deal in December 2021, receiving a three-year guarantee with a total value reported at up to 102 million dollars, including incentives. The Dodgers added him as a frontline starter to bolster their rotation behind Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw. Bauer made his Dodgers debut in the 2022 season and has since served as a key part of their starting five. His current contract rank places him among the higher-earning pitchers on the roster, though injuries have limited his innings in recent seasons. For details on the contract structure and team salary context, see the Dodgers official roster and contract overview page on the team site Dodgers Official Roster.
As of the latest roster updates, Bauer remains on the Dodgers 40-man roster and is listed as a starting pitcher. He has been assigned uniform number 28 and occupies a spot in the rotation alongside Tyler Glasnow and Bobby Miller. The Dodgers have not yet exercised or declined the 2026 club option, leaving that decision pending based on his health and performance. His current salary for the 2024 season is reported at 20 million dollars, with a similar figure expected for 2025 if the option is picked up. The team has emphasized a pitch count and innings management approach to protect his arm, which has affected his availability in the starting lineup.
Recent Performance and Career Earnings
In the 2023 season, Trevor Bauer recorded a 4.81 earned run average across 14 starts before landing on the injured list with a right forearm strain. He returned late in the season and made a limited number of appearances, finishing with 68 strikeouts in 73 innings pitched. His career earnings through the Dodgers contract now exceed 120 million dollars in guaranteed money, making him one of the highest-paid right-handed pitchers in the league. Prior to the Dodgers, he earned roughly 46 million dollars with the Cincinnati Reds from 2021 to 2022, including a one-year extension. His total career earnings across all MLB contracts are estimated to be north of 160 million dollars when including incentives and arbitration raises. For a breakdown of his salary progression and contract history, see the salary data on the team's financial overview page Spotrac Dodgers Contract.
Bauer's performance metrics in 2024 have been closely watched as he works back from previous injuries. His fastball velocity has averaged in the upper 90s miles per hour, consistent with his peak years, while his slider remains a primary swing-and-miss pitch. He has logged fewer than 50 innings in parts of the last two seasons due to a right shoulder strain and a forearm issue that required a procedure. The Dodgers have invested in his recovery and conditioning program, working with their sports science and medical staff to manage his workload. His ranking among starting pitchers in terms of contract value remains high, though his innings pitched have dropped below the league average for full-time starters.
Off-Field Ventures and Business Interests
Outside of baseball, Trevor Bauer has built a business profile through his media company, Bauer Business, and his involvement in content creation. He launched a subscription-based video platform where he shares training content, game analysis, and behind-the-scenes footage, generating revenue outside his MLB contract. The company has also partnered with brands in the sports nutrition and training equipment space, aligning with his focus on pitcher development and performance. His digital presence includes a significant following on platforms where he