Lauer Embraces Dodgers Future Amid Trade Speculation
WHO:
NY Post - Eric Lauer's wife expressed dislike for the trade rumors surrounding him.
NY Post - Eric Lauer, veteran pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB.com - Edwin Díaz, three-time All-Star closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB.com - Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB.com - Dalton Rushing, catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers
WHAT:
MLB.com - Lauer stated, “I love it here. I think I’m thriving here,” regarding his desire to remain with the Dodgers.
MLB.com - Edwin Díaz said, “I got lucky,” about being activated on his bobblehead night.
NY Post - Eric Lauer expressed a desire to stay with the Dodgers, stating, “I love it here. I think I’m thriving here.”
MLB.com - Lauer led the Dodgers to a 4-2 victory over the Mariners, throwing six scoreless innings and improving the team's record to 9-0 in games he has started.
MLB.com - Lauer struck out four batters and allowed only three baserunners during the game.
MLB.com - Edwin Díaz earned his fifth save of the season in the same game.
MLB.com - Díaz returned from a three-month absence due to surgery on his right elbow.
WHERE:
NY Post - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
MLB.com - Arizona Complex League, Single-A Ontario, Triple-A Oklahoma City (locations of Díaz's rehab appearances)
WHEN:
MLB.com - The trade deadline is set for August 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. ET.
MLB.com - Díaz was activated from the injured list on his bobblehead night.
WHY:
MLB.com - Lauer acknowledged the trade rumors, stating, “It’s something that I was aware of coming over here -- that it might be like a rental thing.”
MLB.com - Lauer acknowledged the trade rumors, stating, “It’s something that I was aware of coming over here -- that it might be like a rental thing.”
MLB.com - Díaz's surgery was performed to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, which had caused persistent soreness.
HOW:
MLB.com - Lauer mentioned that the slider and changeup have been significant for his pitching success.
MLB.com - Lauer adjusted his pitching strategy by mixing speeds and locations, utilizing his slider and changeup effectively.
MLB.com - Díaz built his arm strength back through seven rehab appearances, allowing just two runs over 5 2/3 innings while striking out 11 batters.
(UPDATED July 31, 2026 02:54 UTC)
Eric Lauer's wife has voiced her concerns about the trade rumors surrounding him, while Lauer himself expressed his desire to stay with the Dodgers, stating, “I love it here. I think I’m thriving here.” In other news, Edwin Díaz celebrated being activated on his bobblehead night, and Lauer acknowledged the trade speculation, noting that he was aware it might feel like a rental situation, highlighting the importance of his slider and changeup in his recent pitching success.
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(UPDATED July 30, 2026 17:36 UTC)
Eric Lauer, a veteran pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, expressed his desire to remain with the team, saying, “I love it here. I think I’m thriving here,” after leading the Dodgers to a 4-2 victory over the Mariners, where he threw six scoreless innings and improved his record to 9-0 in games he has started. Edwin Díaz, who returned from a three-month absence due to elbow surgery, earned his fifth save of the season in the same game, marking a successful comeback on his bobblehead night. As the trade deadline approaches on August 3, 2026, Lauer acknowledged the trade rumors surrounding him, indicating he was aware of the possibility that his time with the Dodgers could be temporary.