Lauer (5-7) gave up six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over four innings and taking the loss against the Mets on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer gave up three runs in the opening frame, and was never able to rebound before being lifted for a pinch-hitter in the top of the fifth. The southpaw threw 51 of his 85 pitches for strikes, but he only managed 10 first-pitch strikes to the 21 batters he faced. The 23-year-old has now given up 11 earned runs over his last two starts (six innings), a far cry from the 2.33 ERA he posted over his previous eight outings. Lauer's recent struggles make him a risky fantasy play for his next scheduled start Monday, even in a favorable home matchup against the offensively-challenged Giants.

The Padres moved Lauer's start back to Tuesday after recalling Joey Lucchesi for Monday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer started 16 games for the Padres during the first half of the 2018 campaign, logging a 4.87 ERA and 1.67 WHIP with a 67:32 K:BB across 77.2 innings. This move likely takes Lauer out of the running for a pair of starts this week as his next projected appearance after facing New York comes Monday versus the Giants.

Lauer (5-6) allowed five earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three across two innings to take the loss Sunday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer allowed four of the first six batters he faced to reach base, with three runs scoring in the process. Things didn't improve much from there, which caused him to get a quick hook after just two innings pitched and 56 pitches. Prior to this start, he had put together eight consecutive outings in which he had given up three earned runs or fewer. While that's enough for him to be considered an option in deeper leagues, he also has allowed four or more earned runs in five of 16 starts this season.

Lauer (3-5) took the loss against the Pirates on Friday, giving up six runs (three earned) on nine hits over five innings, striking out three and walking none in San Diego's 6-3 defeat.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer wasn't at his sharpest in this outing, but his final line was salvaged by virtue of three of the six runs he yielded being unearned. This actually marked the sixth straight start for Lauer where he's given up three earned runs or less, so he's been performing respectably lately. However, he still has a 5.08 ERA and he doesn't post high strikeout totals -- both things that have limited his overall fantasy value this season.

Lauer allowed one unearned run on three hits in a no-decision against the A's on Tuesday, striking out seven and walking two in six innings.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer allowed no extra-base hits en route to his third quality start of the year. The seven strikeouts match a season-high for Lauer and he now holds a 47:26 K:BB in 51 innings. The lefty still maintains an undesirable 5.47 ERA and .324 batting average against, but he has shown glimpses of effectiveness in between the rough outings. As starter Joey Lucchesi is set to return to the rotation, it's uncertain as of yet how the Padres will handle Lauer going forward.

Lauer (2-4) took the loss Friday as the Padres fell 4-0 to the Marlins, allowing three runs on six hits and seven walks over five innings while striking out six.

EDGE Analysis

Miami had runners on base in every inning against the left-hander, but he managed to hold the opposition off the board until Lewis Brinson's fourth-inning sac fly finally opened the floodgates. Lauer's seven walks were easily a season high, but he's issued multiple free passes in five straight starts, leaving him with a 38:24 K:BB through 39.1 innings to go along with his 6.64 ERA. The rookie will next take the mound Wednesday in St. Louis.

Lauer (1-3) was hammered for five runs on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 2.1 innings as he took the loss Monday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer has failed to complete the fifth inning in three of his last four starts and has made just two quality starts in seven chances this season. He induced just three swinging strikes in 63 pitches and gave up three doubles among his seven hits. Joey Lucchesi is still dealing with a hip strain, but at this rate, Lauer has to be on the hot seat once Lucchesi looks ready to return.

Lauer allowed one earned run on six hits while walking two and striking out seven across six innings Tuesday against the Nationals. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer put together one of his better starts of the season, with the only real blemish being a solo home run he allowed to Bryce Harper. He generated 13 swinging strikes, a mark well above his season-long rate, but his velocity and pitch mix remained similar to prior starts. As a result, despite the solid effort, he remains difficult to roster in most mixed-league formats.

Lauer lasted 4.2 innings Thursday, giving up four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three against the Pirates, but he didn't factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Neither Lauer nor opponent Chad Kuhl completed five frames. The San Diego southpaw didn't conquer three innings in his previous start Friday and has endured up-and-down efforts in his first four big-league starts. He'll carry an unsightly 8.14 ERA into his next scheduled trip to the hill Tuesday against the Nationals, which doesn't bode well for an improvement.

Lauer (1-1) went six scoreless innings while earning the win Sunday against the Dodgers, allowing seven hits with one walk and five strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Lauer scattered baserunners on the afternoon and limited the Dodgers to one extra-base hit. He threw first-pitch strikes to 18 of 27 batters and was in the zone at a 64 percent clip. This outing was a dramatic improvement on Lauer's first two of the season in which he allowed nine earned runs over eight total innings. He still has a bloated 5.79 ERA, which he will look to improve upon Friday against the Cardinals.