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Dodgers' Eric Lauer has seemingly put his Blue Jays struggles behind him How is this fair?

5 HOURS AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Rebounds after rough beginning Lauer allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four batters over six innings in a no-decision against Tampa Bay on Monday.

Impact It initially looked like Lauer could be in for a bad evening, as he gave up two runs in the first inning and another in the second. However, the left hander was able to bounce back and keep the Rays off the scoreboard for the remainder of his outing. Lauer ended up with just his second quality start of the season, with his other such performance coming May 26 versus Colorado in his Dodgers debut. Lauer may not be a permanent part of Los Angeles' rotation, but with Blake Snell (elbow) and Tyler Glasnow (back) likely at least a month away from returning, he's pitched well enough to earn some leash as a starter. He lines up to make his next appearance in Minnesota.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Rojas' pinch-hit home run in the 7th lifts the Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Rays

Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas launched a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in the opener of a s...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Effective in no-decision Tuesday Lauer didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 12-3 rout of the Pirates, allowing two runs on three hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.

Impact Back-to-back solo homers by Bryan Reynolds and Ryan O'Hearn in the first inning put Lauer in danger of getting a quick hook, but the veteran southpaw kept his focus and stuck around until finally leaving the mound after 89 pitches (64 strikes) just shy of his second quality start of the season. Lauer has been outstanding since being scooped up by the Dodgers following a rough beginning to the year with the Blue Jays, delivering a 2.76 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB in 16.1 innings over three starts. As long as he remains effective, he'll give Los Angeles little reason to promote a prospect like River Ryan, but Lauer's leash is likely short. He lines up to make his next start at home early next week against the Rays.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Lauer shares details of Dodgers helping him get on track Eric Lauer attributed his success with the Los Angeles Dodgers to having a more simplified pitching approach.

JUNE 9 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers play the Pirates after Rushing's 4-hit game

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates after Dalton Rushing had four hits on Sunday in a 13-5 loss to the Angels

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Does fine in Arizona Lauer allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out one over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Impact Lauer did fine, but he came up one out short of qualifying for the win. He threw 45 of 70 pitches for strikes in this outing. The southpaw has given up three runs over 10.2 innings in his two starts with the Dodgers so far, which is a positive sign that he can hold onto a rotation spot in the short term. He's at a 5.74 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 31:18 K:BB through 47 innings over 10 appearances (eight starts) between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays this season. Lauer is tentatively projected to make his next start on the road in Pittsburgh.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing another start Lauer is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Impact Lauer will receive a second turn through the Dodgers' six-man rotation after a strong showing in his team debut a week ago. The southpaw took losses in five of his final seven appearances with the Blue Jays prior to being traded, but he scooped up a win in his first outing with the Dodgers, limiting the Rockies to one run on four hits and one walk while striking out four batters over six innings. Until the Dodgers get at least one of Tyler Glasnow (back) or Blake Snell (elbow) back from the injured list, Lauer should be able to hold down a rotation spot so long as he performs capably.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks host the Dodgers, look to extend home win streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Los Angeles Dodgers

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Dodgers just got up close and personal look at why Blue Jays DFA'd Eric Lauer Eric Lauer had a defensive response to a totally fair question from a Dodgers reporter.

MAY 27 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Eric Lauer looks right at home in 'Dodgeristic' first impression | Sporting News Eric Lauer's six inning gem in Rockies' rout.

MAY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Wins team debut Lauer (2-5) allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Rockies.

Impact Lauer took advantage of a favorable matchup and submitted his first quality start of the season. He also picked up his first win since March 29 versus the Athletics. Lauer has pitched to a 5.95 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 30:17 K:BB through 42.1 innings over nine appearances (seven starts) between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays this season. Lauer looks to have a chance to stick in the Dodgers' six-man rotation, at least until Tyler Glasnow (back) returns, which is likely a couple of weeks away at a minimum. Lauer's next outing is tentatively projected to be on the road in Arizona.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Betts blasts 2 homers and drives in 5 as the Dodgers crush the Rockies 15-6

Mookie Betts homered twice and drove in five runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Colorado Rockies 15-6

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Eric Lauer responds to opener controversy & shares focus with Dodgers Eric Lauer cleared up his opener controversy with the Toronto Blue Jays and shared he's excited to help Los Angeles Dodgers in any role.

MAY 26 • DODGERBLUE.COM

How to Watch Dodgers vs. Rockies: Live Stream or on TV Eric Lauer takes the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers (33-20) when they host starter Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies (20-34) at 10:10...

MAY 26 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Team debut coming Tuesday Lauer is slated to make his team debut in a start Tuesday against the Rockies at Dodger Stadium, Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Acquired from the Blue Jays last Sunday, Lauer went unused during his first week of the Dodgers but will move into the team's six-man rotation Tuesday after Los Angeles recently lost Blake Snell (elbow) to the injured list. After serving as a key depth piece in the rotation and bullpen for Toronto in 2025, Lauer was unable to replicate those results this season, posting a 6.69 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 26:16 K:BB across 36.1 innings in eight appearances (six starts) before being dealt to Los Angeles. The veteran southpaw will get a soft landing spot in his first appearance as a Dodger, facing off against a Rockies squad that entered Sunday ranking last in the majors with a 68 wRC+ against left-handed pitching.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers GM discusses hope with adding Eric Lauer during down season Los Angeles Dodgers general manager discussed the team's belief they can help Eric Lauer return to pitching well.

MAY 22 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Former Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer addresses opener comments with Dodgers media The Toronto Blue Jays have made plenty of roster moves this season, given the carousel of injuries that have hampered the big league roster....

MAY 21 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Eric Lauer candidly speaks on Blue Jays departure after joining Dodgers If felt like the break up was bound to happen. The relationship between Toronto Blue Jays and Eric Lauer reached a boiling point where neith...

MAY 20 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Eric Lauer recalls World Series battle with new Dodgers teammate Will Klein Eric Lauer met Will Klein and other Los Angeles Dodgers teammates for the first time, evoking memories from Game 3 of the 2025 World Series.

MAY 20 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Lauer eager for fresh start with Dodgers; slated to join rotation next week SAN DIEGO -- When Eric Lauer walked into the Dodgers' clubhouse at Petco Park, one of the first of his new teammates to greet him was righty...

MAY 20 • MLB.COM

Eric Lauer cost to the Dodgers $600,001, Blue Jays sending just over $2.5 million to LA

Pitcher Eric Lauer added just $600,001 to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pricey payroll

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Blue Jays foolishly fueled final stage of Eric Lauer's heel turn in Dodgers trade You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. In the case of Eric Lauer, the left-handed pitcher has taken t...

MAY 19 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Dodgers revealed Eric Lauer's role with pitching staff | Sporting News The Los Angeles Dodgers have revealed what newly acquired pitcher Eric Lauer's role will be with the team.

MAY 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Viewed as starter Lauer is expected to start games for the Dodgers, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Impact Lauer was dealt from the Blue Jays to the Dodgers on Sunday for cash considerations, and while it initially sounded as though his new club would deploy him out of the bullpen, general manager Brandon Gomes clarified Monday that the team intends to utilize him in a starting role as part of a six-man rotation. It's not yet clear when the southpaw will make his first start for LA, as he'll presumably be given a few days to get acclimated, but Katie Woo of The Athletic notes that Lauer could enter the rotation at some point after the road trip.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Dodgers play the Pirates after Rushing's 4-hit game

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Betts blasts 2 homers and drives in 5 as the Dodgers crush the Rockies 15-6

Eric Lauer cost to the Dodgers $600,001, Blue Jays sending just over $2.5 million to LA