Former Major League Baseball pitcher Trevor Bauer has criticized the Los Angeles Dodgers, accusing the team of abandoning him after he faced sexual assault allegations that did not lead to criminal charges. Bauer, speaking during an interview on the YouTube channel “La casa de los Dodgers,” described the Dodgers organization as “a bunch of snakes” and expressed regret over his decision to join the team.

Bauer signed a three-year, $102 million contract with the Dodgers in 2021 after winning the National League Cy Young Award in 2020. However, in May of that year, his career was upended when a woman from San Diego accused him of sexual assault stemming from two encounters. Bauer denied the allegations.

Initially, he said, the Dodgers stood by him. Bauer recounted that team manager Dave Roberts showed support by hugging him and assuring him that they would get through the situation together as a family. Despite this initial backing, Bauer’s relationship with the team deteriorated over time.

Following a five-month investigation by the Pasadena Police Department and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, prosecutors decided not to file charges against Bauer, citing insufficient evidence. Nevertheless, Major League Baseball imposed a 194-game suspension on Bauer under its policy addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.

Bauer’s remarks highlight the tensions surrounding the handling of the case by both the Dodgers and MLB. While the absence of criminal charges suggests limited prosecutorial evidence, MLB’s disciplinary action reflects the league’s broader standards for player conduct.

The Dodgers organization has not publicly commented on Bauer’s recent statements. The case and its fallout continue to spark debate over how professional sports teams and leagues respond to allegations of misconduct involving their players.