Since being released, Bauer signed in Japan where he played last season putting up impressive numbers with a 2.76 ERA, 130 strikeouts in 130 2⁄3 innings pitched which landed him a spot in the All-Star game.
It was announced today that Bauer would play the first 6 games of the season with the Diablos Rojos of the Mexican league. In one of those 6 games, he will take on the New York Yankees Sunday in Mexico.