The Pirates made two minor league transactions on Thursday afternoon, granting left-handed pitcher and former San Diego Padres’ first round pick Eric Lauer his unconditional release from the Indianapolis Indians.
Veteran left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer has opted out of his minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He now becomes a free agent. Lauer, 28, had been pitching for Triple-A Indianapolis, where he posted a 2-2 record, 5.52 ERA, and 1.432 WHIP.
A veteran left-hander exercised an out clause in his minor league deal with thee Pirates and has been granted his release.
Pirates’ minor league affiliates took part in five games on Sunday afternoon, with one of the clubs extending a franchise record winning streak with a walk-off win.
Pirates’ farm teams enjoyed an action packed Sunday, with a shutout win, and two last-second comeback attempts, one of which ended in a walk-off win. Eric Lauer set the tone for Triple-A Indianapolis, firing five scoreless innings that would’ve been perfect were it not for a Nick Gonzales error.
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- After an injury-plagued 2023 campaign that included on-field struggles in a limited amount of appearances, Eric Lauer is feeling strong
It wasn’t Blake Snell, and it wasn’t Jordan Montgomery. Of course, the Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t going to sign either of those free-agent left-handers anyway.
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered Spring Training last month and want to acquire more starting pitching depth. While a trade for a big talent never came to fruition, general manager Ben Cherington evidently has continued to look for additions.
Add another name into the starting rotation competition. The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a minor-league deal with left-handed starter Eric Lauer, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
One ex-Milwaukee Brewers pitcher is moving elsewhere in the division.
Eric Lauer was far from the hottest name on the offseason free agent starting pitching market. Still, the Padres were interested enough in a potential reunion with the veteran left-hander to kick the tires on bringing him back, according to The Athletic.
The San Diego Padres could use a rotation upgrade as the weather warms. Three starting pitchers they could consider signing.
Fresh off their fifth postseason appearance in six years, the Milwaukee Brewers face what could be a tumultuous offseason.
That was the anticipated outcome when Milwaukee sent the left-hander outright from the 40-man roster last week.
After being outrighted to Triple-A earlier this week, now-former Milwaukee Brewers' left-hander Eric Lauer has elected free agency. Todd Rosiak, Brewers' reporter, had the information on social media: Eric Lauer, outrighted by the Brewers last week, has elected free agency.
The Milwaukee Brewers have outrighted left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer to Triple-A. Per Todd Rosiak, Brewers' reporter on social media: The Brewers say Eric Lauer has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Class AAA Nashville.
Between injury and inconsistency, Eric Lauer’s 2023 season has been a rough ride, and Brewers GM Matt Arnold told reporters the team felt the Triple-A move was necessary since “we want to get him right, to be healthy and be a contributor.”
Injuries to the Milwaukee Brewers starting rotation have been an issue in 2023.
The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-hander Eric Lauer on the injured list Monday with a right shoulder impingement and recalled right-hander Tyson Miler from Triple-A Nashville.
The Milwaukee Brewers hope left-hander Eric Lauer can continue his success against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday when the teams meet in the middle game of a three-game series.
It's more bad news for the Brewers as they try to remain in the playoff race.
On Monday night, the Brewers faced the Dodgers in what was a fantastic 4-0 win for the Brewers. The highlight of the game was by far the pitching performance displayed.
The Milwaukee Brewers’ trade of closer Josh Hader continues to backfire, at least in the team's own clubhouse.
If you haven't been able to make heads or tails out of what is happening to the Milwaukee Brewers, Eric Lauer appears to have the answer.
The biggest driving factor that’s allowed Milwaukee to weather struggles and injury has been Eric Lauer’s transformation from back-of-the-rotation arm to what looks like the next great Brewers starter.
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer didn't get the win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. But by not giving up a hit until the sixth inning, he helped the Brewers achieve an MLB milestone.
Hader last took the bump on Aug. 1 against the Atlanta Braves, when he earned his 22nd save of the season.
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