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Lauer will not make his scheduled start for Triple-A El Paso on Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
This doesn't appear to be an injury situation, but rather an effort to get the pitching prospect in line with the major-league rotation. The Padres have an opening in their rotation Tuesday, and Lauer is reportedly a "serious" candidate to fill the void. The 22-year-old has a 3.00 ERA with a 19:6 K:BB in three starts for the Chihuahuas this season, but his low fastball velocity and limited secondary offerings limit his upside as a starter.
