Dodgers Acquire Eric Lauer From Blue Jays for Pitching Depth

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired veteran left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, adding pitching depth amid a series of injuries to their staff. The Blue Jays designated Lauer for assignment last week.

To make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred right-hander Brusdar Graterol to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right shoulder surgery. The Dodgers sent cash considerations to Toronto in exchange for Lauer.

The move comes as the Dodgers navigate multiple absences in their rotation and bullpen. Starters Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell are on the injured list, with Snell scheduled for surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. The bullpen was further impacted Sunday when left-hander Jack Dreyer was placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder discomfort. Manager Dave Roberts said imaging showed only inflammation and the team hopes for a minimum stint.

In corresponding bullpen moves, the Dodgers optioned left-hander Charlie Barnes to Triple-A and recalled right-handers Paul Gervase and Chayce McDermott.

Lauer, an eight-year major league veteran, struggled to begin the 2026 season, posting a 6.69 earned run average and...