Lauer started Sunday's spring game against the Reds and tossed 2.1 scoreless innings. He allowed two hits and posted a 5:0 K:BB.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Craig Counsell said about a week ago that Lauer was competing with Freddy Peralta for the fifth spot in the Brewers' starting rotation, and Lauer has responded, giving up just one earned run and posting a 7:1 K:BB in 4.1 innings over two outings. Peralta has pitched equally as well, so the two are seemingly neck-and-neck at this point.

Lauer is competing with Freddy Peralta for the fifth starter spot in the Brewers' rotation, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

EDGE Analysis

It seemed Lauer was a shoe-in for a rotation spot after the Brewers acquired him from the Padres in November, but he does not have a spot locked up just yet. The Brewers did exchange assets for Lauer, though, and he fared better than Peralta as a starter last season, so Lauer is likely the early favorite.

The Brewers acquired Lauer and infielder Luis Urias from the Padres on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Trent Grisham and pitcher Zach Davies, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grisham and Urias represent the principal pieces in the four-player deal, with the Lauer and Davies portion of the trade simply representing a swap of depth arms. Lauer was one of several young starting pitchers the Padres rolled out in 2019, with the 24-year-old delivering a 4.45 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 138:51 K:BB across 149.2 innings. The southpaw will tentatively slot into the middle of the Milwaukee rotation, but it wouldn't be surprising if he gets pushed into long or middle relief as the team presumably adds more arms via free agency or trade as the offseason unfolds.

Lauer allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and four walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out eight in the no-decision versus the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

The damage came at the end of Lauer's outing, as he issued a bases-loaded walk to Christian Walker, and then saw Wilmer Flores score on an error. It was still a solid performance for the 24-year-old, who has recorded eight or more strikeouts in four of his last six starts. Lauer posted a 4.45 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 138 strikeouts and 8-10 record in 149.2 innings spanning 30 appearances (29 starts) this year.

Lauer (8-10) was charged with the loss against the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out nine across six innings.

EDGE Analysis

Despite turning in a quality start, Lauer just didn't get enough run support. Of course, surrendering four walks didn't help things, but the southpaw worked around them enough to limit the damage. In 12 of his 14 starts at Petco Park this year, Lauer has held his opponents to three runs or fewer. The 24-year-old now owns a 4.53 ERA and 1.39 WHIP on the season. He'll look to bounce back during his final outing on Thursday against the Dodgers.

Lauer (8-9) took the loss versus the Rockies on Saturday, allowing six runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks over 2.1 innings. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer was victimized for three runs in the second, and another three were tacked onto his line before Luis Perdomo relieved him in the third. The Padres made a five-run rally in the eighth, but they couldn't even the score, leaving Lauer with the loss. The southpaw has a 4.60 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 139 innings. Lauer lines up to face the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Lauer allowed a run on four hits and two walks over six frames Sunday, striking out four in the win over the Rockies. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Drew Butera's third-inning sacrifice fly was the lone run to score on Lauer, lowering his ERA to 4.41 over 136.2 innings this season. While he didn't earn the win, the 24-year-old hasn't taken a loss since July 25. Lauer will face Colorado again -- this time at Coors Field -- on Friday.

Lauer (8-8) yielded four runs on six hits over six innings Sunday, striking out nine batters and earning the win over San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer allowed a pair of two-run shots Sunday, one to Kevin Pillar in the first inning and another to Evan Longoria in the sixth. His nine strikeouts set a new career-best. After losing four straight decisions in June and July, the 24-year-old lefty has now won his last three, though he still sports a 4.55 ERA. He'll face the Rockies at home Saturday.

Lauer (7-8) got the win against the Dodgers on Monday, giving up three earned runs on six hits over six innings, striking out eight and walking four in a 4-3 victory for the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

It was a solid outing in a tough matchup for the left-hander, who matched his season-high with the eight strikeouts and logged his eighth quality start of the season en route to his seventh win. Overall, Lauer has a 4.48 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 106:39 K:BB across 124.2 innings for the season. He'll take the mound next on the road against the Giants on Sunday.

Lauer gave up one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five through four innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer only allowed a solo home run as far as runs are concerned, but he wasn't efficient enough, taking 86 pitches to get through four innings. Lauer has only pitched six or more innings once in his last seven appearances. The 24-year-old has a 4.47 ERA and 98 strikeouts through 23 starts this season. Lauer will make his next start Monday against the Dodgers at Petco Park.