Los Angeles Dodgers move Eric Lauer to 60-day injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer on the 60-day injured list, effectively ending his season. Manager Dave Roberts stated the team could not build Lauer up to serve as a starter due to ongoing elbow inflammation. Lauer, who joined the organization in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, had been working through a throwing program following his placement on the 15-day injured list on September 2. The roster move allows the Dodgers to add Josue De Paula to the 40-man roster. Roberts noted the team is set with its bullpen options, leaving no available role for a pitcher who is not yet prepared to start. Lauer finished his tenure with the team this season holding a 7-2 record and a 4.50 ERA over 72 innings pitched.

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