Dodgers acquire Eric Lauer amid recent pitching injuries
The Dodgers have acquired veteran left-hander Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays amid recent pitching injuries. Lauer, who has an established MLB career, was brought in for cash considerations after being designated for assignment. This move comes as the Dodgers deal with injuries to key pitchers and seek to bolster their rotation.
- ▪Eric Lauer was acquired by the Dodgers in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- ▪He has a career ERA of 4.26 and was DFA'd after allowing 27 runs in his first eight outings this year.
- ▪The Dodgers are facing significant injuries in their pitching rotation, prompting the need for additional depth.
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MLB Dodgers acquire Eric Lauer amid recent pitching injuries By Jack Harris Published May 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET Amid a wave of recent pitching injuries, the Dodgers are adding some depth in the form of a longtime nemesis. Veteran left-hander Eric Lauer was acquired Sunday in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced, after he was designated for assignment last week. The Dodgers acquired pitcher Eric Lauer for cash considerations Sunday. AP The Dodgers sent cash considerations back to Toronto for Lauer, whose role in Los Angeles wasn’t immediately clear. Brusdar Graterol was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster. Lauer, 30, is an eight-year MLB veteran who has 133 career starts and 156 total big-league appearances.
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