Trevor Bauer arrives in Yokohama with goal of winning championship with BayStars

Bauer plans to wear No. 96 for Yokohama's BayStar

Trevor Bauer apparently was shunned by every major league team, so he's signed a one-year deal with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. He will wear No. 96.

Trevor Bauer pulls on No. 96 for Yokohama’s BayStars

The Trevor Bauer era in Japan began Friday at an introductory news conference, where he pulled a blue and white Yokohama DeNA BayStars jersey over a white shirt and red tie.

Trevor Bauer pulls on No. 96 for Yokohama's BayStars

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — The Trevor Bauer era in Japan began Friday at an introductory news conference, where he pulled a blue and white Yokohama DeNA BayStars jersey over a white shirt and red tie. He followed up and squared the blue cap on his head.

Trevor Bauer pulls on No. 96 for Yokohama's BayStars

On Friday, not a single Japanese reporter asked him about his suspension in the U.S. or the circumstances surrounding it.

Trevor Bauer arrives in Yokohama with goal of winning championship with BayStars

Bauer has expressed an interest in Japan in the past, including during a visit to the country in 2019 when he toured the BayStars' facility.

Trevor Bauer pulls on No. 96 for Yokohama’s BayStars

YOKOHAMA, Japan >> Trevor Bauer apparently was shunned by every major league team, so he’s signed a one-year deal with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.