The Dodgers have bolstered their pitching rotation by acquiring left-hander Eric Lauer from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Lauer, 30, was designated for assignment by Toronto and has a career record of 46-44 with a 4.26 ERA. He will provide much-needed depth to the Dodgers’ rotation, especially with injuries to key pitchers like Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell.
Manager Dave Roberts expects Lauer to join the team in the upcoming series in San Diego and serve as a bullpen option initially. The Dodgers only have five healthy starting pitchers on the active roster, leaving them short-handed in the rotation department. This shortage may lead to more bullpen games in the future.
With a busy schedule ahead, including 19 games in 20 days, the Dodgers will need to carefully manage their starters’ workload. Lauer may play a crucial role in filling the gap in the rotation if Glasnow remains inactive. Overall, the acquisition of Lauer provides the Dodgers with valuable pitching depth as they navigate through a challenging stretch of games.
