Eric Lauer

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-hander Eric Lauer to a minor-league deal.

Fantasy Impact

Lauer spent the past four seasons with the Brewers but had to settle for a minors deal following a poor 2023 season. The southpaw worked to a 6.56 ERA in 10 outings (nine starts) with the Brewers while also scuffling to a 5.15 ERA in 12 appearances (nine starts) at the Triple-A level.

Brewers pitcher Eric Lauer is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Lauer hit the shelf after last appearing on May 20. The southpaw has scuffled to a 5.48 ERA in 42 2/3 innings this season while his 2.74 HR/9, 6.73 FIP, and 4.90 SIERA confirm he has indeed been poor to this point in the season.

The Brewers placed Eric Lauer on the injured list on Monday with a right shoulder impingement.

Fantasy Impact

Lauer struggled on Saturday, allowing six runs against the Rays. Tyson Miller was recalled from Triple-A Nashville as the corresponding move.

Eric Lauer struggled in his start against Tampa Bay, allowing six earned runs over three innings pitched, including six hits and two walks.

Fantasy Impact

Lauer was unable to keep the Rays' offense at bay, resulting in a loss for the Brewers with a final score of 8-4. This performance brings Lauer's season stats to a 5.48 ERA and a 4-5 record on the season.

Eric Lauer had a solid outing, allowing only 2 hits and 2 walks over 5.1 innings while striking out 6 batters to help the Brewers secure a 9-6 win over the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

With this win, Lauer improves his season record to 5-4 with a 4.54 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and an 8.8 K/9 rate over 7 games started. His 2.17 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 5.79 FIP suggest that he has been a bit fortunate this season, but his 0.282 BABIP indicates that he may have been unlucky at times as well.