Lauer Lands on IL With Elbow Inflammation
The Dodgers lefty felt elbow discomfort after a rough outing against St. Louis, forcing an IL stint that opens a rotation hole.
Eric Lauer was placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation after allowing seven runs in three innings against the Cardinals. He reportedly experienced elbow discomfort during or after that appearance, though his velocity showed no notable drop. The move creates an immediate rotation vacancy for the Dodgers, who are entering a stretch of nine straight game days. Emmet Sheehan is the likely candidate for a spot start once he is eligible to return Saturday.
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Temperatures of 79°F with sunny skies are forecast for tonight's Cardinals-Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium.