The Dodgers faced a sudden pitching shortage after injuries to Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell. They acquired veteran left-hander Eric Lauer from the Blue Jays to bridge the gap until the rotation returns to full health. Lauer previously appeared in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series against the Blue Jays, trading scoreless innings with Will Klein. When Lauer arrived in San Diego, Klein was among the first teammates he met, and Lauer recalled recognizing him. Lauer threw 4.2 scoreless innings on 68 pitches in the 12th inning, while Klein matched with four scoreless innings on 72 pitches. The Dodgers traded cash considerations for Lauer, transferring Brusdar Graterol to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot.
"The Dodgers went from having too much pitching to not enough in a flash, amid the recent losses of Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell to injury. It is why they acquired Eric Lauer to help bridge the gap until the time where the rotation gets back to full health."
"Notably, the last time the Dodgers saw Lauer was against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series. The left-hander and Will Klein traded scoreless innings back and forth in what turned out to be a game for the ages."
""I think everybody is very nice here. Everybody has been very welcoming," Lauer said. "When I first walked in, I saw Will Klein and he introduced himself. I was like, 'I know you. I remember you.'""
"As far as the deal that brought Lauer to L.A., the Dodgers acquired him from the Blue Jays on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations. Brusdar Graterol was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to make room for Lauer on the Dodgers' 40-man roster. The veteran left-hander had been designated for assignment by the Blue Jays six days prior to the trade amid some struggles this season."
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