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67+2⁄3 innings, and was promoted to the San Antonio Missions of the Double–ATexas League in July. [20] In 10 games (nine starts) for the Missions, he was 4–3 with a 3.93 ERA.[ citation needed ] Lauer began the 2018 season with the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Triple–APacific Coast League. [21]

Lauer was promoted to the major leagues on April 24, 2018. [22] [23] He made his debut the same day, pitching three innings against the Colorado Rockies, yielding six earned runs on six hits and four walks in three innings. [24] He was 6–7 in 23 starts for the Padres with a 4.34 ERA, striking out 100 in 112 innings. He led the major leagues in pickoffs, with 10, while giving up only five stolen bases with two caught stealing. [25]

Milwaukee Brewers

On November 27, 2019, the Padres traded Lauer and Luis Urías to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Trent Grisham, Zach Davies, and cash considerations or a player to be named later. [26] On July 11, 2020, Lauer was placed on the injured list after coming into close contact with somebody who tested positive for COVID-19. [27] On July 26, Lauer was activated from the injured list and appeared in his first game against the Chicago Cubs. Lauer played through a shoulder injury in 2020, recording a 13.09 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 11 innings pitched across four games. [28]

On May 26, 2021, Lauer hit his first career home run, a solo shot off of Chris Paddack of the Padres. [29] He had a 3.19 ERA in 20 games started during the 2021 season. [30] Lauer made 29 starts for Milwaukee during the 2022 campaign, compiling an 11–7 record and 3.69 ERA with 157 strikeouts across 158+2⁄3 innings pitched. [31]

On January 13, 2023, Lauer agreed to a one-year, $5.075 million contract with the Brewers, avoiding salary arbitration. [32] In 10 games (9 starts) for Milwaukee in 2023, he struggled to a 4–6 record and 6.56 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 46+2⁄3 innings pitched. Following the season on October 20, Lauer was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Nashville Sounds, [33] but denied the assignment and elected free agency on October 23. [34]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On March 7, 2024, Lauer signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. [35] In 8 games (6 starts) for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, he compiled a 5.52 ERA with 37 strikeouts across 29+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 16, Lauer exercised the opt–out clause in his contract and was granted his release by the Pirates. [36]

Houston Astros

On May 20, 2024, Lauer signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros. [37] In 11 games (10 starts) for the Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, he compiled a 5.09 ERA with 49 strikeouts across 46 innings pitched. Lauer was released by August 1 in order to pursue a playing opportunity in Korea. [38]

Kia Tigers

On August 1, 2024, Lauer signed with the Kia Tigers of the KBO League. [39] On August 11, he made his debut for the team, starting in a 5–4 loss at home to the Samsung Lions. [40] In 7 starts for the team, he logged a 2–2 record and 4.93 ERA with 37 strikeouts across 34+2⁄3 innings pitched. With Kia, Lauer won the 2024 Korean Series. [41] On November 30, the Tigers non–tendered Lauer, making him a free agent. [42]

Toronto Blue Jays

On December 13, 2024, Lauer signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. [43]

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Eric Lauer
Toronto Blue Jays
Pitcher
Born: (1995-06-03) June 3, 1995 (age 29)
Elyria, Ohio, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: April 24, 2018, for the San Diego Padres
KBO: August 11, 2024, for the Kia Tigers
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