Acquired by the Brewers in the offseason in a trade from the Padres in exchange for Zach Davies and Trent Grisham, left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer made his major league debut in 2018, making 23 starts. He has thrown 261 2/3 innings with a 4.40 ERA in his major league career, and had nine strikeouts and one walk allowed in spring camp.
Unfortunately, Lauer will start his season as a Brewer on the injured list after Craig Counsell told reporters that he’s dealing with an impingement on his left shoulder. It’s not major, but it will hold him back from being in the starting rotation come opening day.