Manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Lauer (groin) is "full go" after being scratched from his scheduled Cactus League start against the White Sox on Tuesday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Brewers considered Lauer's groin injury to be minor, and he was able to throw a side session Wednesday. The southpaw should be able to make his next turn through the rotation, and it's unlikely that his groin issue will impact his availability for Opening Day.

Lauer (groin) and the Brewers agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $2.425 million contract to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw was one of nine arbitration-eligible Brewers to settle up on a deal for 2022 prior to Tuesday's filing deadline. With his contract situation now resolved, Lauer will turn his focus to moving past the groin issue that resulted in him being scratched from his scheduled Cactus League start Tuesday against the White Sox. According to Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin, both Lauer and manager Craig Counsell described the injury as a minor concern, so the 26-year-old lefty still looks like he's on track to break camp as a member of the Milwaukee rotation.

Lauer was scratched from his scheduled Tuesday start against the White Sox due to a minor groin injury, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Brewers expect Lauer to return to the mound for his next start. Assuming that winds up happening, Lauer should still be able to make the Opening Day roster, but it's possible he'll be on a reduced pitch count for his first turn in the rotation if he's not quite fully built up with his workload.

Lauer allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over 3.2 innings during the loss to Atlanta in Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday. He had two strikeouts and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

The Brewers ended a 22-inning scoreless streak to provide the left-hander a 2-0 lead during the top of the fourth inning, but he was unable to maintain that advantage while failing to complete the bottom of the frame. Lauer ended up throwing 50 of 74 pitches for strikes and generated nine whiffs on the day. The 26-year-old was a reliable starter for Milwaukee in 2021 with a 3.19 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 117:41 K:BB over 118.2 innings, and he'll enter the offseason as a safe bet to begin spring training in the starting rotation.

Lauer will start Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Lauer's postseason debut. He gave up five runs in five innings against the Dodgers on Oct. 1 - his last appearance - but he logged a 1.15 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB in 31.1 innings over his five starts prior to that final outing. With this being a must-win game for Milwaukee, manager Craig Counsell will likely turn to his bullpen at the first sign of trouble, and Lauer almost certainly won't face any hitters more than twice.

Lauer didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Dodgers after allowing five runs on six hits and two walks while fanning three across five innings.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer had given up one run or fewer in each of his prior five starts, but the wheels came off in this one and he finished with his second-worst mark of the season when it comes to runs allowed. He was facing one of the best offenses in the National League, however, and this poor outing shouldn't erase the great job he's been doing on the mound of late. The southpaw will end the regular season with career-best marks in both ERA (3.19) and WHIP (1.14) across 24 appearances (20 starts).

Lauer (7-5) allowed one run on three hits while walking two and striking out nine as he got the win over the Mets on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer continued his streak of dominance with his third win over his last four starts. The 26-year-old has allowed one run or less in each of his five starts in September and recorded a season-high nine strikeouts Friday. The Mets got to him in the opening frame after Brandon Nimmo tripled to lead off the game and Francisco Lindor grounded out to the shortstop to bring him home. Lauer has definitely solidified himself as the Brewers' No. 4 pitcher heading into the postseason, but first is projected for a showdown against the Dodgers next week. He'll carry a 2.93 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 114:39 K:BB into his next start.

Lauer didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Cubs after allowing one run on 5.1 innings, giving up one hit and three walks while fanning six.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer has been pitching at a high level of late, allowing one or fewer runs in each of his previous four starts while also posting two quality starts in that stretch. He has gone 2-0 with a blistering 1.09 ERA in September and seems to be gearing up for a strong end of the regular season.

Lauer (6-5) allowed one run on three hits and a walk over 5.1 innings Sunday, striking out eight and earning a win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer torched Cleveland to start the contest, rolling through five no-hit innings before finally running into trouble in the sixth. He coughed up three straight singles, including an RBI base knock by Myles Straw. He's now 2-0 with a 0.93 ERA over 19.1 frames in his last three outings. Lauer lowered his season ERA to 3.10 with a 99:34 K:BB. He's lined up to face the Cubs at home next weekend.

Lauer will start Sunday against Cleveland, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will take the ball in place of Brandon Woodruff, who is dealing with a stomach bug. Lauer has given up one earned run while striking out nine over his last 14 innings (two starts).