Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer will be returning to the Yokohama DeNA Baystars for the 2025 season. The Baystars announced the signing on January 27, a few days before the team starts their spring training.
Bauer joined the team in May 2023 and posted a record of 10-4 with an ERA of 2.76 in 19 starts. He was injured in late August and did not pitch for the rest of the season. Bauer opted to play in Mexico for the 2024 season. Japanese fans are looking forward to what he can do in a full season, and Bauer has mentioned his goal is to win the Sawamura Award, NPB's equivalent to the Cy Young Award.