Dodgers revealed Eric Lauer’s role with pitching staff
The Los Angeles Dodgers have revealed what newly acquired pitcher Eric Lauer's role will be with the team.
Dodgers revealed Eric Lauer’s role with pitching staff originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Los Angeles Dodgers have revealed the role newly acquired pitcher Eric Lauer will have with the team moving forward.
According to Jack Harris of the California Post, Lauer will start games for the Dodgers. Harris shared the news via X. "Also, Brandon Gomes said Eric Lauer is actually going to start games for the Dodgers," Harris wrote.
"Still TBD when he’ll slot in, but that will allow them to keep a six-man rotation for the time being. " Also, Brandon Gomes said Eric Lauer is actually going to start games for the Dodgers Still TBD when he’ll slot in, but that will allow them to keep a six-man rotation for the time being — Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) May 19, 2026 Adding Lauer to the rotation means the Dodgers will keep a six-man rotation for the time being. Dodgers take chance on Eric Lauer after Blue Jays exit The Dodgers acquired Lauer in a trade on Monday.
He was traded to the Dodgers after the Toronto Blue Jays DFA'd him after a horrid start to the season. In eight appearances this season, Lauer has recorded a 1-5 record with a 6. 69 ERA and a -0.