Dodgers Acquire Left-Hander Eric Lauer From Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired veteran left-hander Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday for cash considerations. The Blue Jays had designated Lauer for assignment the previous week. The Dodgers sent cash considerations to Toronto in the trade.

The Dodgers transferred Brusdar Graterol to the 60-day injured list to clear space on the 40-man roster. Lauer, 30, is an eight-year MLB veteran with 133 career starts and 156 total appearances. His career ERA stands at 4.26. Lauer allowed 27 runs and an American League-most 11 home runs in his first eight outings this season for Toronto.

The Dodgers have faced Lauer 13 times since he reached the majors in 2018. He posted a 2.90 ERA against the club in those matchups.

The Dodgers have lost rotation depth over the past two weeks. Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell were placed on the injured list during that period. The bullpen also sustained losses, including a placement on the injured list for left shoulder discomfort on Sunday morning.

The team called up two pitchers and optioned another to refresh the bullpen ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Angels. Lauer may provide additional innings while the Dodgers await returns from the injured list. He spent much of 2023 and all of 2024 in the minors before signing with a team in South Korea’s KBO league.

Lauer returned to the majors with the Blue Jays last year and went 9-2 with a 3.18 ERA in 28 games during the regular season.