Eric Lauer is back in the rotation after a short stay on the IL. Prior to today’s game against the Reds, he was activated from the injured list. As a corresponding move, Jake Cousins was optioned to Triple-A.
Lauer spent the minimum required 15 days on the IL after he was placed on it retroactive to September 8 with left elbow inflammation. In his last start, he allowed seven runs in just 2.2 innings pitched. Overall this season, he’s recorded a 3.91 ERA and 4.74 FIP with a 101 ERA+. He’s also had a 8.6 K/9 and 3.