Trevor Bauer returns to Camelback Ranch; Dodgers bullpen takes a hit for Korea trip
LA TimesTrevor Bauer returned to Camelback Ranch a year after he parted ways with the Dodgers to audition with a team from Japan in a minor-league exhibition game. Since being released by the Dodgers last January, Bauer has yet to be signed by another MLB team — despite his insistence that he is “still one of the best pitchers in the world.” “I’m a better pitcher than I was last time people here saw me,” Bauer said. “Hopefully today reminded them that I’m still an elite pitcher.” Bauer spent last season in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league. “How the lung gets bruised with no fracture,” manager Dave Roberts said of Treinen’s diagnosis, “it’s a blessing.” Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol poses for a photo at spring training. “I’m just trying to prevent something major from happening.” Graterol said he was disappointed to miss the Korea trip, where the Dodgers will open regular-season play with two games against the San Diego Padres.