Eric Lauer's Season Cut Short by Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers have moved Eric Lauer from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list, effectively concluding his season due to elbow inflammation. This decision was made to create a necessary 40-man roster spot for top prospect Josue De Paula.

Lauer was initially placed on the injured list on September 2, and with the 60-day designation backdated, he will be sidelined until the end of October, coinciding with the conclusion of the World Series. Although the injury was not previously deemed serious, it has now ruled him out for the remainder of the season.

In 2026, Lauer recorded a 5.23 earned run average across 22 appearances, with a notable improvement after joining the Dodgers in late May. He had a 4.50 ERA in 72 innings for Los Angeles, following a challenging start to the season with the Blue Jays. As a former first-round draft pick, Lauer has played for four MLB teams and is expected to seek a new contract as a free agent, assuming he has a healthy offseason.