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Eric Lauer can be Blue Jays' unheralded hero | Sporting News The lefty Lauer is legit.

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Strikes out nine in win Lauer (1-0) earned the win against the Athletics on Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk with nine strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

Impact Lauer allowed a two-run homer in the fifth inning but was otherwise fantastic, generating a whopping 17 whiffs on 87 pitches. The 30-year-old got the nod with Trey Yesavage (shoulder) opening the year on the injured list and certainly made a strong case to stick in the rotation for now. He posted a 3.18 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 102:26 K:BB across 104.2 regular-season innings in 2025 and tentatively lines up for a road matchup against the White Sox next weekend.

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Springer, Okamoto and Sánchez homer, Blue Jays beat Athletics 5-2 to complete three-game sweep

George Springer hit the 64th leadoff home run of his career, Kazuma Okamoto went deep for the first time in the majors and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 5-2 to complete...

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Gimenez leads Blue Jays against the Athletics after 4-hit outing

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Athletics after Andrés Giménez had four hits on Saturday in an 8-7 win over the Athletics

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Blue Jays: Eric Lauer comes to the rescue (again) The Toronto Blue Jays cannot shake the injury bug heading into the 2026 season. On the position player side, Anthony Santander, the major si...

MARCH 20 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Rotation spot opens Lauer is expected to begin the season in the Blue Jays' rotation with Trey Yesavage (shoulder) headed for the IL, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact While manager John Schneider didn't guarantee the southpaw a spot in the rotation Thursday, there wouldn't seem to be any other clear options in camp for Toronto with Yesavage, Shane Bieber (forearm) and Jose Berrios (elbow) all on the shelf. "He's got a good chance," Schneider said. "Just got to figure out exactly who is where." The Jays play seven straight games to begin their regular season, six at home against the A's and Rockies before beginning a road series against the White Sox on April 2, so using a four-man rotation early wouldn't seem to be an option. Lauer's last spring outing came on a back field, but he built up to nearly 70 pitches in a minor-league game. Over 104.2 innings in a swingman role in 2025, the 30-year-old posted a 3.18 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 102:26 K:BB in 28 appearances (15 starts).

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Lauer's importance to Blue Jays' rotation suddenly increasing Eric Lauer is now one step closer to getting his wish — returning to the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation. With José Berríos (stress fracture) se...

MARCH 18 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Strength of Blue Jays' rotation starts with one-of-a-kind culture DUNEDIN, Fla. — Ever heard the saying, “You’re only as good as your weakest link?” Well, there aren’t any weak links here. When it comes to...

MARCH 14 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Still getting stretched out Lauer allowed four runs on four hits and a walk over 3.1 innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. He struck out three.

Impact The big blow off the southpaw was a three-run shot by Giancarlo Stanton in the third inning. Lauer built up to 60 pitches (39 strikes), and while he's still expected to begin the season as a long reliever, his path to a spot in the rotation is beginning to look a little clearer. Shane Bieber (forearm) will begin the year on the IL, and Jose Berrios is dealing with elbow inflammation. That could leave Max Scherzer and Lauer in line to be the No. 5 and, if needed, No. 6 starters for the first weeks of the season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Lauer's three strikeouts | 03/11/2026 Eric Lauer collects three strike outs across 3.1 innings in his start with the Blue Jays

MARCH 12 • MLB.COM

Why Eric Lauer could play a unique role this year due to another Blue Jays' slow build up Eric Lauer wants to be a part of the Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation in 2026. That's where he spent part of 2025, making 15 starts for t...

MARCH 7 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Max Scherzer doesn't wait before throwing bullpen in spring training for Blue Jays

Max Scherzer threw a bullpen session in spring training Monday for the Toronto Blue Jays, even before the team has formally announced his return

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Lauer eyes rotation job for Blue Jays ... but is there a spot for him? DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Eric Lauer knows how to downshift from starting. A year ago, he did it admirably. This year, he hopes he won’t need to do i...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Eric Lauer strikes out Otto Kemp | 02/21/2026 Eric Lauer strikes out Otto Kemp to finish off the top of the 1st inning

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

Eric Lauer gets the start in Blue Jays spring opener, regular season job still TBD It’s official. Eric Lauer will take the bump in the Spring Training opener, looking to set the tone as the Toronto Blue Jays begin its quest...

FEBRUARY 21 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Arbitrator rules in Blue Jays' favour over Eric Lauer The Toronto Blue Jays got some clarity on their finances shortly before the start of Spring Training. According to numerous reporters, the B...

FEBRUARY 11 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Bubic wins in arbitration vs. Royals and Lauer loses to Blue Jays, leaving players ahead 8-3

Kris Bubic won his salary arbitration case against the Kansas City Royals and fellow left-hander Eric Lauer lost his hearing to the Toronto Blue Jays

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Loses arbitration battle Lauer will earn $4.4 million in 2026 after losing his arbitration hearing against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lauer had filed for a $5.75 million salary, coming off a 2025 campaign in which he delivered a 3.18 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 102:26 K:BB in 104.2 innings. The veteran lefty brought some stability to the back end of the Toronto rotation for much of the summer before he transitioned into a relief role once the Blue Jays regained some health with the returns of Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer from injuries. Scherzer is now a free agent, but with Toronto retaining Bieber, trading for Dylan Cease and preparing breakout postseason star Trey Yesavage for a full-time rotation spot in 2026, Lauer could see a larger share of his appearances out of the bullpen during the upcoming season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Decision from Blue Jays, Eric Lauer arbitration hearing expected next week We’ll soon know whether Eric Lauer won his arbitration hearing against the Toronto Blue Jays. Both sides failed to reach an agreement for th...

FEBRUARY 6 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Tyler Rogers was Toronto's big relief addition this off-season The Toronto Blue Jays got a high-leverage reliever in free agency. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new s...

JANUARY 22 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Previewing Blue Jays' arbitration cases ahead of 2026 deadline The deadline for players and teams to settle on a contract for the 2026 season is Thursday, with both sides required to exchange salaries if...

JANUARY 6 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Looking at if a reunion with Anthony Kay makes sense for the Blue Jays Last season, a minor league deal paid off for the Toronto Blue Jays. On Dec. 13, it was reported that the Blue Jays signed left-handed pitch...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

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