Lauer’s Role in Dodgers’ Pitching Puzzle | Los Angeles News

Eric Lauer delivered a gutsy six-inning performance for the Dodgers, limiting damage to two runs in a 4-2 win over the Royals — completing a sweep at home and proving his value as a reliable arm when the bullpen’s stretched thin. Off the field, the Dodgers are reshaping their roster with Blake Snell returning and Tyler Glasnow nearing comeback, while ownership rumors swirl around Mark Walter’s Lakers sale — but no plans to sell the team. With Shohei Ohtani’s return uncertain, the rotation battle intensifies: Yamamoto, Skubal, Snell, and Glasnow look locked in, but Lauer — acquired in May and now pitching like a starter — could be on the chopping block if depth becomes too crowded. His temporary stint may turn into a permanent role — or not — depending on how the playoffs unfold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ebab6df5064feb7a Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews