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Trevor Bauer has been really active on Twitter during the pandemic, and he is not afraid to share his opinon. Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Trevor Bauer, Kyle Lohse trade jabs over MLB-MLBPA negotiations, Scott Boras

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 5/28/20

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer hasn't been shy about bringing the heat via social media amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Earlier this month, Bauer and his agent referred to a return-to-play proposal offered by owners that included a revenue split instead of prorated salaries for a pandemic-shortened season "laughable."

On Wednesday, the 29-year-old hit out at agent Scott Boras regarding negotiations between MLB and the MLB Players Association when he tweeted that Boras should "rep your clients however you want to, but keep your damn personal agenda out of union business."

That comment led to former pitcher Kyle Lohse responding to Bauer in defense of Boras:

Who do you think has helped put a system in place where you can throw balls and never have to really work a day in your life while making unreal amounts of money? Take your comments to the MLBPA if you have concerns, not twitter. Let the union do the talking. Best of luck
— Kyle Lohse (@KyleLohse26) May 28, 2020

From there, it was game on:

Sorry for upsetting you Kyle but if I wanted Scott boras to represent my interests and the interests of my family and many employees etc, I would ask Scott boras to do that. I don’t want him to. I want the player group through the union to do so.
— Trevor Bauer (@BauerOutage) May 28, 2020

Lohse responded that Bauer and other players shouldn't publicly campaign to win a battle versus owners:

Perfect. I’m not upset. Saying if you have a problem with how the union is repping you, let them know. Going public let’s the owners think you’re not unified. Fix from within, not publicly.
— Kyle Lohse (@KyleLohse26) May 28, 2020

This led to Bauer reminding Lohse who is and isn't an active player as of May 2020 and who may be out of touch with the current state of baseball:

Kyle, your time as a player has come and gone. You’re no longer part of the player group negotiating. Everyone appreciates your time and your service, but you don’t speak on behalf of the players anymore. That time has come and gone for you. You’re not privy to everything that’s
— Trevor Bauer (@BauerOutage) May 28, 2020

going on...that inherently means you’re out of touch...it’s not an insult...
— Trevor Bauer (@BauerOutage) May 28, 2020

Lohse did not take this kindly, as he derided what he deemed to be Bauer's immaturity:

Trevor, I’m just gonna chalk this one up to immaturity. While your generation is talking mlb business while playing video games and complaining publicly how the union is doing, us out of touch ex players aren’t happy standing by, watching you wreck what was built.
— Kyle Lohse (@KyleLohse26) May 28, 2020

Bauer went for a "strike 'em out, throw 'em out" highlight via a two-worded answer:

Ok Boomer. https://t.co/JeuQvQqX2b
— Trevor Bauer (@BauerOutage) May 28, 2020

Lohse reiterated he believes Bauer has some growing up to do before he argues with former players online:

I didn’t expect much from you, but this is even less. Maybe come back and reread this after you mature mentally and emotionally. You’ll see it differently kid.
— Kyle Lohse (@KyleLohse26) May 28, 2020

In short, the fact Baseball Twitter fervently followed these exchanges served as Thursday's reminder of why we need the MLB to start its season as soon as possible.

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