Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sues woman who accused him of sexual assault

• Player says woman intended to destroy his reputation
• Bauer currently on administrative leave from MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer is suing the woman who accused him of sexual assault, contending her motive was to destroy his reputation and baseball career, garner attention for herself, and extract millions of dollars" from the player.

The suit was filed Monday in California and seeks unspecified monetary and punitive damages. Bauer contends the woman fabricated allegations of sexual assault" and made false and malicious statements" as she sought a domestic violence restraining order last June.