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Rangers and Blue Jays meet, winner claims 3-game series

The Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Has Eric Lauer earned a temporary spot in the Blue Jays rotation? The Toronto Blue Jays have been struggling to find a consistent option...

MAY 26, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Hit hard in Friday's loss Lauer (1-1) took the loss Friday as the Blue Jays were downed 3-1 by the Rays, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact The southpaw gave up plenty of hard contact among his 85 pitches (50 strikes), as five of the six hits off him went for extra bases, including homers by Brandon Lowe in the third inning and Curtis Mead in the fourth. Lauer sports a 3.31 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB through 16.1 innings over five appearances (two starts) for Toronto, and he'll continue to fill in as the team's fifth starter next week on the road against the Rangers.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard in Friday's loss Lauer (1-1) took the loss Friday as the Blue Jays were downed 3-1 by the Rays, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact The southpaw gave up plenty of hard contact among his 85 pitches (50 strikes), as five of the six hits off him went for extra bases, including homers by Brandon Lowe in the third inning and Curtis Mead in the fourth. Lauer sports a 3.31 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB through 16.1 innings over five appearances (two starts) for Toronto, and he'll continue plugging the hole in the team's fifth starter spot next week on the road against the Rangers.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe and Mead homer, Rays beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 3rd straight win

Brandon Lowe and Curtis Mead homered, Drew Rasmussen pitched six scoreless innings in a four-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 for only their third three...

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Drawing another start Friday Lauer is slated to start Friday's game against the Rays in Tampa.

Impact Lauer will pick up a second straight start and his third straight turn through the Toronto rotation, as he had previously served as a bulk reliever behind Jose Urena in a May 11 win over Seattle. The veteran lefty has made four appearances in total for Toronto this season and owns a 2.25 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB across 12 innings. Lauer should be able to hold down a rotation spot until Max Scherzer (thumb) is cleared to return from the 60-day injured list.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays try to keep win streak alive against the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays will try to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Lukes has winning hit in 11th as Blue Jays win 7-6, hand slumping Padres 6th straight loss

Nathan Lukes hit a game-winning single in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Padres 7-6 to complete a three-game sweep, extending San Diego’s season-worst losing st...

MAY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Fans five in short start Lauer didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits over three innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.

Impact A solo shot by Spencer Torkelson in the second inning was the only blemish on Lauer's line, but the southpaw was lifted after just 40 pitches (31 strikes). He's been very effective in his four big-league appearances this season, posting a 2.25 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB through 12 innings, but the Blue Jays have been reluctant to let him go too deep into games. He'll continue to help fill out the rotation along with Jose Urena, and one or both pitchers could be deployed when the team next needs a fifth starter, a spot which could come up this weekend in Tampa Bay.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ernie Clement has game-winning hit in 9th inning as Blue Jays beat Tigers 2-1

Ernie Clement hit a game-winning single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1

MAY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks up win in bulk relief Lauer (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out five over 4.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday over the Mariners.

Impact Jose Urena started, but he covered two innings and was pulled after giving up a solo home run to Dylan Moore to lead off the third. Lauer then took over and threw over twice as many pitches as Urena (63 to 31). Lauer has made two bulk-relief appearances and one as a more traditional reliever. While Urena appears to officially have a spot in the rotation, Lauer has also been kept on a starter's schedule since his April 30 season debut. The situation is fluid for now, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Lauer eventually get a start since he has history in that role in his previous major-league stops with Milwaukee and San Diego.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Lauer's scoreless relief outing | 05/11/2025 Eric Lauer tosses 4 2/3 scoreless innings of relief while striking out five against the Mariners

MAY 12, 2025 • MLB.COM

George Springer's 3-run homer helps Blue Jays beat Mariners 9-1 for 3-game sweep

George Springer smacked a three-run homer in the fifth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-1 to complete a three-game sweep

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Stays in bullpen Lauer retired the only batter he faced Tuesday in Blue Jays' 8-3 loss to the Angels.

Impact After piggybacking opening pitcher Yariel Rodriguez for four innings in his Blue Jays debut April 30, Lauer was deployed in a more traditional relief role Tuesday, when he was summoned from the bullpen to record the final out of the bottom of the eighth inning. In the same game, Jose Urena started and covered 4.1 innings, and he looks set to stick as the fifth member of the Toronto rotation over Lauer for the time being. Urena has already been named the Blue Jays' starter for Sunday's game in Seattle.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No-decision in season debut Lauer didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Red Sox after allowing two runs on three hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out four.

Impact Lauer made his Blue Jays debut Wednesday, piggybacking off opener Yariel Rodriguez in the second inning. The right-hander landed just 45 of his 77 pitches for strikes, but he did induce 12 whiffs in the process. It remains to be seen what kind of role Lauer will play in Toronto going forward, whether it be as a traditional starter or long reliever, but he should see additional opportunities either way while Max Scherzer (thumb) is on the injured list. Lauer is tentatively set to face the Angels next week.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Handling bulk-relief role Wednesday Lauer is slated to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Yariel Rodriguez in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Though he won't be deployed in a traditional starting role while he makes his first big-league appearance since 2023, Lauer is built up to handle 90 pitches and should have a better chance at qualifying for a win while working out of the bullpen. With Max Scherzer's (thumb) return from the injured list not yet imminent, Lauer could end up taking over as the fifth member of the Toronto rotation if he performs well in his team debut. The 29-year-old southpaw supplied a 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB in 24 innings with Triple-A Buffalo prior to his call-up Wednesday.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives call-up The Blue Jays selected Lauer's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Impact Lauer is on track to either start or serve as the primary pitcher out of bullpen Wednesday against the Red Sox in what will be his Toronto debut. The 29-year-old lefty finished last season in the Korea Baseball Organization before returning stateside and signing a minor-league deal with Toronto in December. Though he failed to win a spot on the Opening Day roster coming out of spring training, Lauer performed adequately over his first five starts of the season at Buffalo, logging a 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB across 24 innings. With a decent showing Wednesday, Lauer could end up sticking around as the fifth member of the Toronto rotation until Max Scherzer (thumb) is back from the injured list.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be called up The Blue Jays will call up Lauer from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Lauer is likely to either start Wednesday's contest or be used in a bulk relief role. The left-hander has made five starts with Buffalo this season, putting up a 4.50 ERA and 21:6 K:BB over 24 innings. If Lauer does indeed pitch Wednesday, it will be his first appearance at the big-league level since 2023.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets NRI with Toronto The Blue Jays signed Lauer to a minor-league contract on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lauer split the 2024 season between the Triple-A level (where he had a 5.26 ERA in 75.1 innings) and the Korea Baseball Organization (where he held a 4.93 ERA in 34.2 frames). The 29-year-old lefty will likely begin the 2025 season as rotation depth at Triple-A Buffalo.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to KBO Lauer signed with the Kia Tigers of the KBO on Thursday, Daniel Kim of MBC Sports+ reports.

Impact Lauer was released by the Astros on Thursday, but he quickly found a new opportunity. He will sign with the Tigers for the rest of the 2024 season, opening up the possibility of him returning to the majors in future campaigns.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits free agency Lauer was released by the Astros on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lauer was in the Triple-A Sugar Land rotation since signing with Houston on May 20. He struggled to a 5.09 ERA and 1.65 WHIP across 46 innings and has now failed to latch on with both Houston and Pittsburgh in 2024.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Pirates Lauer was signed by the Pirates on a minor-league deal Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lauer elected free agency in October after the Brewers did not want to give him a raise in arbitration. In 2023, the lefty posted a 6.56 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over 46.2 innings. The 28-year-old has had better years, having posted a 3.84 ERA over 288.1 innings during his time in Milwaukee from 2020-22.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opts for free agency Lauer elected free agency Monday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact The Brewers understandably didn't want to give Lauer a raise via arbitration after he posted a 6.56 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over 46.2 innings this season. He's just 28 years old and posted a 3.84 ERA and 286:109 K:BB over 288.1 innings for Milwaukee from 2020-22, so the left-hander shouldn't have trouble finding another opportunity elsewhere.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Nashville Lauer cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Nashville, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Lauer struggled to get things going with the Brewers in 2023, accumulating a 6.56 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over 46.2 innings in 10 appearances. He reserves the right to elect free agency, but other teams will likely have to see signs of improvement before giving Lauer another shot in a big-league rotation.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Lauer was optioned to the Arizona Complez League on Sunday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lauer was promoted Saturday for his first appearance in the big leagues since May, but he was tagged for three homers and eight earned runs by the Cubs. The left-hander began the season in the starting rotation but is a potential DFA candidate this offseason after he posted a 6.56 ERA over 46.2 innings for the Brewers this year.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Rangers and Blue Jays meet, winner claims 3-game series

Lowe and Mead homer, Rays beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 3rd straight win

Blue Jays try to keep win streak alive against the Rays

Lukes has winning hit in 11th as Blue Jays win 7-6, hand slumping Padres 6th straight loss

Ernie Clement has game-winning hit in 9th inning as Blue Jays beat Tigers 2-1

George Springer's 3-run homer helps Blue Jays beat Mariners 9-1 for 3-game sweep