Trending Now - Dodgers Bolster Pitching Staff by Trading for Eric Lauer
WHO:
MLB.com - Eric Lauer was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last Monday.
MLB.com - River Ryan is the No. 6 prospect for the Dodgers.
MLB.com - The Dodgers acquired left-hander Eric Lauer from the Blue Jays.
MLB.com - Righty reliever Brusdar Graterol was transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
MLB.com - Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell are injured pitchers for the Dodgers.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Lauer pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Dodgers in two World Series outings last postseason.
MLB.com - Lauer has surrendered eight home runs in eight starts this season.
MLB.com - The Dodgers traded for Eric Lauer in exchange for cash considerations.
MLB.com - Lauer has a record of 1-5 with a 6.69 ERA and surrendered an AL-leading 11 homers in eight appearances (six starts) for the Blue Jays this season.
MLB.com - Lauer has a career record of 46-44 with a 4.26 ERA over eight big league seasons.
MLB.com - The Dodgers have only five starting pitchers on the active roster due to injuries.
MLB.com - The Dodgers ran a bullpen game in place of Snell, with eight relievers combining to shut out the Angels.
MLB.com - The Dodgers will begin a stretch of 19 games in 20 days from May 29-June 17.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The trade occurred in Anaheim, California.
MLB.com - The Dodgers are facing the Padres at Petco Park.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Dodgers will begin a stretch of six straight games after next Thursday's off-day.
MLB.com - The trade for Eric Lauer occurred ahead of a series finale against the Angels on a Sunday.
MLB.com - The Dodgers will face the Padres in a series opener on Monday night.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Dodgers are looking for a sixth starter due to injuries and upcoming game stretches.
MLB.com - The Dodgers needed to bolster their rotation depth due to injuries to key pitchers.
HOW:
MLB.com - The Dodgers ran a bullpen game in place of Snell on Friday, with eight relievers combining to shut out the Angels.
MLB.com - The Dodgers acquired Lauer by trading cash considerations to the Blue Jays.
(UPDATED May 18, 2026 04:17 UTC)
Eric Lauer has been designated for assignment by the Blue Jays after a season where he surrendered eight home runs in just eight starts, despite previously pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Dodgers in two World Series outings last postseason. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are seeking a sixth starter due to injuries and a demanding schedule, as they prepare to begin a stretch of six straight games after next Thursday's off-day. In a recent game, the Dodgers successfully executed a bullpen strategy in place of Snell, with eight relievers combining to shut out the Angels.
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(UPDATED May 17, 2026 23:14 UTC)
The Dodgers have acquired left-hander Eric Lauer from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations, as they look to bolster their rotation depth due to injuries to key pitchers like Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell. Lauer, who has a record of one win and five losses with a 6.69 ERA this season, will join a team that currently has only five active starting pitchers. The Dodgers are set to begin a demanding stretch of 19 games in 20 days starting May 29, with their next matchup against the Padres on Monday night.