What Dodgers’ rotation decision after Eric Lauer trade means for top prospect River Ryan
The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced significant injuries in their starting rotation, prompting them to acquire veteran pitcher Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays. With top prospects like River Ryan still recovering from injuries, Lauer is expected to fill a temporary gap in the rotation. The team's struggles highlight the unpredictability of pitching depth and the challenges of managing player health.
- ▪The Dodgers lost Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell to injuries, necessitating external help for their rotation.
- ▪Eric Lauer, acquired from the Blue Jays, will join the Dodgers' six-man rotation despite a rough start to the season.
- ▪River Ryan, a top prospect, is being carefully managed as he recovers from injuries and has yet to pitch deep into games.
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MLB What Dodgers’ rotation decision after Eric Lauer trade means for top prospect River Ryan By Jack Harris Published May 19, 2026, 3:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SAN DIEGO –– So much for all that supposed pitching depth the Dodgers thought they would have when the season began. Over the last couple weeks, the team suffered its first substantial losses in the starting rotation, after Tyler Glasnow went on the injured list with back spasms and Blake Snell developed loose bodies in his elbow that required surgical intervention. Just like that, the club needed starting pitching reinforcements less than two months into the year.
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