Overview
- The deal, announced Sunday, brings Lauer to Los Angeles and the Dodgers transferred Brusdar Graterol to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot.
- Manager Dave Roberts said Lauer will join the club in San Diego and open in a long‑relief swingman role as the team gauges need for starts.
- Toronto designated Lauer for assignment last week after a 1–5 start with a 6.69 ERA and an AL‑high 11 home runs allowed in eight outings this year.
- Reporting indicates the Blue Jays will cover most of Lauer’s remaining 2026 salary while the Dodgers pay only the prorated league minimum, a setup enabled by his service‑time rights after a DFA.
- Lauer offers short‑term coverage with Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell on the IL, and he could help bridge a dense stretch of games at month’s end after delivering a 3.18 ERA in 2025 and 5⅔ scoreless World Series innings against the Dodgers.