{
  "id": 2844546,
  "title": "Dodgers send starting pitcher with 3.76 ERA to bullpen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/dodgers-send-starting-pitcher-with-3-76-era-to-bullpen",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T18:45:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-send-starting-pitcher-3-184556525.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow will return to their starting rotation on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves following a two-week absence due to low back spasms. With Glasnow's comeback, Dodgers bullpen specialist Eric Lauer will assume a new role in the team's pitching lineup. Lauer, who joined the Dodgers in a May trade from the Toronto Blue Jays, posted a 3.76 ERA in his first seven games with the team. While the move might seem surprising, it is not uncommon for the Dodgers, given their history of promoting versatile pitching prospects. In 2025, Glasnow himself returned from an injury midseason to bolster their rotation and help the team secure their second consecutive World Series championship. Last season, the Dodgers utilized a unique approach by promoting Clayton Kershaw and Roki Sasaki to the bullpen despite their regular-season roles, demonstrating their commitment to fortifying their relief corps. Additionally, Shohei Ohtani, the talented two-way star, has been restricted to designated hitter duties since suffering knee and biceps injuries in July. Ohtani, who posted a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts before his injuries, might soon return to the starting rotation after some live pitching practice at Dodger Stadium. With Lauer in the bullpen, manager Dave Roberts gains greater flexibility to manage the rotation while providing support in relief situations as Glasnow and Ohtani recover from their respective injuries.",
  "summary": "The left-hander has a 7-1 record since coming to the Dodgers but will lose his spot in their rotation.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tyler Glasnow returns to starting rotation after back spasms",
    "Eric Lauer assumes bullpen role, joining Dodgers from Blue Jays",
    "Dodgers promote versatile pitchers, as seen with Glasnow and Kershaw"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}