Trevor Bauer sticking to plan to sign only one-year contracts

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - If the Reds are hoping Trevor Bauer will commit to the organization on a long-term contract, the recently acquired starting pitcher isn’t interested.

Bauer first stated in the off-season that he would only sign one-year contracts for the rest of his career and doubled-down on that statement Monday at Great American Ball Park.

The one-time All-Star pitcher will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2020 season and reaffirmed his statement when asked if he is thinking about a long-term future with his new club.

“I do intend to sign one-year contracts my entire career,” Bauer said. “I’m not against signing with the same team by any means, but the reasoning behind that is I want to be on a contender.”

Trevor Bauer was asked if he's thought about a longer-term stay with the #Reds past his current contract. He says he plans to sign 1-year deals the rest of his career to maintain the flexibility of pitching for teams who are ready to contend.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) August 5, 2019

The Reds traded for Bauer just before Major League Baseball’s trade deadline to bolster what is becoming one of the better starting rotations in the National League.

Bauer had a breakout season in 2018 and was an All-Star who finished sixth in American League Cy Young Award voting. He’s 9-8 this season and has made one start for the Reds -- a no decision in a Reds loss at Atlanta.

He is currently pitching on a one-year deal worth $13 million and is arbitration eligible in the 2020 season.

“I think the more games we’re able to win, the more chance is (staying in Cincinnati) would happen," he said.