Sep 3, 2026Sports108 words1 min read

Dodgers Pitcher Eric Lauer Placed on Injured List

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Eric Lauer is a baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

He had a bad game. After it, doctors found a problem in his elbow.

The team says his elbow has inflammation. This means it is red and sore.

Because of this, the Dodgers put him on the injured list. This means he cannot play now.

The Dodgers need a new pitcher. They will call up a sixth starter for their next game.

This game is against the Washington Nationals.

Another Dodgers player, Blake Treinen, is hurt too. But he will come back to the team "very soon."

Fans hope Eric Lauer will get better soon.

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1. Why was Eric Lauer put on the injured list?

2. Which team will the Dodgers play?

3. Who will come back to the team soon?

1. He had elbow inflammation 2. The Nationals 3. Blake Treinen

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Eric Lauer is a baseball player for the Los Angeles _____.

He had a bad game. After it, doctors found a problem in his _____.

The team says his elbow has _____. This means it is red and sore.

Because of this, the Dodgers put him on the _____ list.

The Dodgers need a new pitcher. They will call up a sixth _____ for their next game.

This game is against the Washington _____.

Another Dodgers player, Blake Treinen, is hurt too. But he will come back to the team "very _____."