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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Eric Lauer was acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Toronto Blue Jays on May 12, 2026, after being designated for assignment. The left-handed pitcher has struggled significantly in 2026, posting a 6.69 ERA and 5.86 xERA across eight games (six starts) with 26 strikeouts, 16 walks, and an AL-high 11 home runs allowed. This represents a dramatic decline from his strong 2025 season (3.18 ERA, 134 ERA+). Key issues include reduced fastball velocity (90.4 mph vs. 91.7 mph in 2025), slower secondary pitches, and poor early-inning performance. Lauer acknowledges he needs to make adjustments sooner rather than settling in later in games. The Dodgers plan to integrate him into their rotation while maintaining flexibility, potentially using him in relief initially.
Strengths
- + Strong 2025 season with 3.18 ERA and 134 ERA+
- + Successful return to MLB after KBO stint
- + 26 strikeouts in 2026 shows some ability to generate whiffs
- + Dodgers willing to invest in reclamation project
- + Self-aware about mechanical/approach issues
Weaknesses
- - 6.69 ERA in 2026 is unacceptable
- - 5.86 xERA suggests underlying issues beyond luck
- - AL-high 11 home runs allowed indicates serious control problems
- - Fastball velocity down 1.3 mph from 2025
- - All secondary pitches throwing slower
- - 1-5 record with poor performance as both starter and bulk reliever
- - Designated for assignment by Blue Jays
- - Poor early-inning performance is recurring issue
- - Command issues with 16 walks in limited innings
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