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Eric Lauer Throws Six No-Hit Innings in Relief for Dodgers

The outing showcased a built-in multi-inning option for Los Angeles, raising the prospect he could fill a long-relief or spot-starter role as injured starters return.

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Jun 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer (33) gets ready to throw a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images.
Jun 2, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Lauer followed an opener and delivered six no-hit innings against the Minnesota Twins on Monday, taking the game into the eighth inning and giving the Dodgers extended innings from the bullpen.
  • Los Angeles used Will Klein as an opener to shield Lauer from early traffic and set him up to attack the zone and work deep into the game.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said Lauer controlled the pace and executed pitches even without his best velocity, and Lauer credited the Dodgers’ defense and clear communication about his role.
  • The performance eased immediate strain on a staff missing Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Blake Treinen and has prompted discussion that Lauer could stay in a long-relief or spot-rotation job if he keeps pitching well.
  • Lauer joined the Dodgers after being designated for assignment by Toronto and has posted a 2.54 ERA in limited innings with Los Angeles, and the six-inning no-hit relief outing was the first such performance by a Dodgers reliever since Dave Stewart in 1982.