Dodgers Plan to Add Eric Lauer to Active Roster During Padres Series for Bullpen Duty

The Dodgers are targeting the upcoming Padres series to officially add Eric Lauer to the active roster after acquiring him from the Blue Jays for cash considerations. Lauer, who was DFA’d by Toronto a week ago, is expected to slot into a bullpen role — a shift from his starting background. That’s a smart, low-risk addition to a relief corps that’s been cycling through arms lately, and the Padres series is as good a time as any to get him into the mix. Per the staff at DodgerBlue.com, the club made corresponding moves Sunday before the Angels game to clear the path.

Source(s): Staff (DodgerBlue.com) | First reported: May 18, 2026 1:25 PM PDT