Dodgers make trade, acquire pitcher with 2.70 spring ERA
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-handed pitcher Jake Eder from the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.
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Eder, 27, was designated for assignment by the Nationals March 28 despite posting a strong 2.70 ERA in 6.2 Grapefruit League innings. His next appearance will mark his 2026 regular season debut.
Eder is 0-1 with a 4.87 ERA in nine career games with the Los Angeles Angels (2024) and Chicago White Sox (2025). In addition to bolstering their left-handed relief depth, Eder has an option year remaining, allowing the Dodgers to send him to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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The Dodgers transferred Jake Cousins to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot for Eder.
A native of Boynton Beach, Florida, Eder was a fourth-round pick by the Miami Marlins out of Vanderbilt in the 2020 MLB Draft.
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Eder was traded from Miami to Chicago on Aug. 1, 2023 in the deal that sent first baseman/third baseman Jake Burger to the Marlins.
In September 2024, Eder debuted with the White Sox, making one relief appearance against the Angels in Anaheim.
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The Angels must have liked what they saw. They sent cash to the White Sox on March 31, 2025 and gave Eder eight appearances out of their bullpen. He spent most of last year at Triple-A Salt Lake, going 2-7 with a 6.11 ERA in 13 games, all starts.
When the Angels acquired veteran relievers Luis Garcia and Andrew Chafin from the Nationals at last year’s trade deadline, they sent Eder and minor league first baseman/outfielder Sam Brown to Washington.
According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Eder will report to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Eder gets above-average extension from his 6-foot-4 frame, a weapon that allows his 93-mph fastball to play up. According to Statcast, Eder also throws a changeup, sweeper and slider.
