EASTON LUCAS NEWS

Lucas goes five scoreless in first big league start as Blue Jays sweep Nationals Easton Lucas allowed one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nati...

APRIL 2 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Blue Jays sweep Nationals to finish off encouraging 5-2 season-opening home stand Blue Jays lefty Easton Lucas, making his first career start, recorded five scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and two walks.

APRIL 2 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Easton Lucas goes 5 scoreless in first big league start as Jays beat Nats 4-2 for 3-game sweep

Easton Lucas allowed one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Earns win in first MLB start Lucas (1-0) picked up the win against the Nationals on Wednesday. He allowed one hit and two walks while striking out three across five scoreless innings.

Impact With Max Scherzer (thumb) on the IL, Lucas was given the ball Wednesday for his first major-league start. Despite being limited to bullpen work for most of his career, Lucas managed to reach five innings to qualify for the win, tossing 74 pitches (45 strikes) while generating 11 whiffs. Given his strong outing, it wouldn't be surprising to see Lucas get another turn in the rotation, which is lined up for next week against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays host the Nationals, aim to continue home win streak

The Toronto Blue Jays, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Washington Nationals

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Lined up to start Wednesday Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Lucas is "Plan A" to start Wednesday versus the Nationals, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact As long as he isn't needed in relief Tuesday, Lucas will take the ball Wednesday in what would be his first major-league start. He's filling the spot vacated by Max Scherzer (thumb) and the lefty could be needed for additional starts while Scherzer recovers.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Could start Wednesday The Blue Jays could start Lucas on Wednesday versus the Nationals, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kevin Gausman is currently penciled in for Wednesday, but they could push him back to Friday if Lucas isn't needed in relief prior to Wednesday. The Blue Jays are in need of a fill-in starter for Max Scherzer (thumb), and it seems they're leaning toward Lucas over Yariel Rodriguez.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Blue Jays recalled Lucas from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Lucas had been scheduled to start for Buffalo on Sunday, but he'll instead join the Blue Jays to provide some length out of the bullpen. Max Scherzer (thumb) was placd on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move, but the Blue Jays a likely to turn to Yariel Rodriguez rather than Lucas to fill the opening in the rotation.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning season in minors The Blue Jays optioned Lucas to Triple-A Buffalo on March 15.

Impact Lucas made eight appearances at the big-league level in 2024 between stops with the Athletics, Tigers and Blue Jays, logging a 10.80 ERA and 2.23 WHIP across 11.2 innings. He retained a spot on the Blue Jays' 40-man roster heading into spring training, but Lucas didn't distinguish himself enough in camp to earn a spot in the Opening Day bullpen.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Easton Lucas to start Blue Jays' Grapefruit League opener versus Yankees The Toronto Blue Jays have announced their first set of pitching plans...

FEBRUARY 20 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays recall Nick Robertson, option Easton Lucas The musical chairs of Toronto Blue Jay...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Sent to Florida complex The Blue Jays optioned Lucas to the Florida Complex League on Saturday.

Impact Lucas has given up six earned runs in 4.2 innings since joining the Blue Jays' bullpen Tuesday, making him an easy choice for the team to send to its spring training facility to make room for Nick Robertson, who was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Florida Complex League The Blue Jays optioned Lucas to the Florida Complex League on Saturday.

Impact Lucas gave up six earned runs in 4.2 innings after joining the Blue Jays' bullpen Tuesday, making him an easy choice for the team to send to its spring training facility to make room for Nick Robertson, who was recalled from Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Blue Jays recalled Lucas from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Impact Lucas was claimed off waivers last month and will be making his Blue Jays debut when/if he gets into a game. The lefty reliever holds a 9.22 ERA and 15:9 K:BB over 13.2 innings from 2023-24 during his brief time at the major-league level.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Jays The Blue Jays claimed Lucas off waivers Monday.

Impact The Tigers designated Lucas for assignment Friday after he allowed two runs in 3.1 innings. While he finds a new home in Toronto, the 27-year-old will likely report to Triple-A Buffalo. Lucas logged a 3.51 ERA across 33.1 innings for Detroit's Triple-A affiliate. Alek Manoah (elbow) was moved to the 60-day injured list to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Lucas.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster The Tigers designated Lucas for assignment Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Lucas will lose his spot on the 40-man roster with the Tigers selecting the contracts of Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney. Lucas hasn't pitched for Detroit since July 28. The 27-year-old has a 10.29 ERA in MLB this season but posted a 3.51 ERA across 33.1 innings with Triple-A Toledo, where he'll likely remain if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Lucas to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Impact Lucas was a waiver claim by the Tigers earlier this season and has permitted two runs over 3.1 innings during his brief time in Detroit. Bryan Sammons will absorb his spot on the roster.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first MLB win Lucas (1-0) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Thursday against the Guardians. He struck out two.

Impact Tyler Holton started the bullpen game for Detroit, with Lucas next up. The 27-year-old had allowed seven earned runs over his first four innings this season with the Athletics and Tigers, but he looked sharper in this one to earn his first MLB win. Lucas is still likely only going to serve as a low-leverage middle reliever in Detroit, so while the occasional win out of the bullpen is nice, he will be hard pressed to maintain much fantasy value.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Tigers recalled Lucas from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

Impact Lucas will provide a fresh arm for a Detroit bullpen that was forced to cover the final seven innings of Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays after starter Reese Olson (shoulder) exited early. The southpaw reliever has previously made three appearances at the big-league level this season, all with Oakland. He had compiled a 4.38 ERA and 1.40 WHIP while striking out 32 batters over 24.2 innings at Toledo after Detroit claimed him off waivers in May.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Lucas to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

Impact Lucas' stay with the big club lasted just one day, and he went unused out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Phillies. He'll be replaced on the 26-man active roster by right-hander Keider Montero, who was called up from Toledo to serve as a bulk reliever in Wednesday's series finale versus Philadelphia.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors The Tigers recalled Lucas from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Lucas will join the big-league club for the first time since being claimed off waivers by Detroit on May 18. He made three appearances with the Athletics before being moved off the 40-man roster, allowing seven runs (six earned) across 3.2 innings. He also struggled at Toledo, accumulating a 6.14 ERA across 14.2 innings.

JUNE 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Lucas was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Lucas has bounced between the Majors and Triple-A during May. He's allowed a run in each of his three MLB appearances, including a four-run (three earned) outing Monday across 1.1 innings.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Lucas to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact Since being selected from Triple-A on Sept. 6, Lucas has surrendered six runs over 6.2 innings while striking out seven batters and walking four. As a result of his poor performance, he'll head back to the minors in favor of Zach Neal, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Athletics selected Lucas' contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Acquired from the Orioles in the Shintaro Fujinami trade, Lucas has posted a 3.86 ERA and 51:17 K:BB over 46.2 relief innings between the Double- and Triple-A levels in 2023. He will be making his major-league debut when he enters a game.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to A's The Orioles traded Lucas to the Athletics on Wednesday in exchange for Shintaro Fujinami, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Lucas began 2023 with Double-A Bowie and was promoted to Triple-A Norfolk after a hot start. The 26-year-old lefty has since put up a 4.26 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 12.2 frames in Triple-A. If Lucas is able to hold his own in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, he could find his way into the Athletics' bullpen this season -- though he would have to be added to the 40-man roster first.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE