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Dodgers Place Jack Dreyer on IL, Trade for Eric Lauer

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The Los Angeles Dodgers made significant roster moves Sunday, placing left-hander Jack Dreyer on the injured list with left shoulder discomfort while acquiring veteran Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash. Dreyer becomes the 12th pitcher and 14th player on the IL for the back-to-back champions.

Dreyer was enjoying a breakout season with a 2-1 record, 2.08 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP across 21⅔ innings—tops among Dodgers relievers. Lauer logged two scoreless World Series appearances against Los Angeles last fall before being designated for assignment this season after going 1-5 with a 6.69 ERA. The club moved Brusdar Graterol to the 60-day disabled list to clear roster space.

The Dodgers recalled right-handers Paul Gervase and Chayce McDermott while optioning Charlie Barnes to Triple-A. Despite injuries to closer Edwin Diaz and starters Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, Los Angeles entered Sunday with the majors' third-lowest team ERA at 3.26.

Key Stats:

- Jack Dreyer: 2-1, 2.08 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 21⅔ IP (team high for relievers)

- Eric Lauer: 1-5, 6.69 ERA in 8 appearances (2025 season)

- Dodgers team ERA: 3.26 (3rd lowest in MLB)

- Players on IL: 14 total (12 pitchers)