Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, August 5 at Cubs

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 22: Eric Lauer #33 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch in the first inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dodgers c

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Dodgers conclude their series a Wrigley Field with a day game on Wednesday afternoon against the Cubs in Chicago.

Eric Lauer, who appeared headed for the bullpen or possibly traded by the deadline, is still around and — with Emmet Sheehan shipped back to Triple-A — remains in the rotation, starting the series finale, having allowed no more than three runs in any of his nine appearances thus far with Los Angeles.

Left-hander Shota Imanaga starts for Chicago.