Bauer agreed Monday with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball on a one-year, $4 million contract, Yuki Yamada Sankei Sports reports.

The Dodgers designated Bauer for assignment Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. They will pay the remaining $22.5 million on his contract and he will become a free agent.

Bauer's suspension was reduced to 194 games Thursday, and he was reinstated to the Dodgers' active roster, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Bauer will begin his grievance hearing Monday against MLB as he seeks an overturn or reduction of the 324-game suspension he received April 29 for violating the league's domestic violence policy, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

Bauer was handed a two-year suspension Friday for violating the league's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Bauer's administrative leave has been extended through April 29, Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

Bauer will remain on administrative leave through April 22 in a joint agreement by MLB and the MLBPA, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Bauer's administrative leave has been extended through April 16, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Bauer was officially placed back on administrative leave as expected Friday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Bauer (personal) is expected to be placed on administrative leave for at least a week to begin spring training, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.