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Blue Jays play the Twins leading series 1-0

The Toronto Blue Jays lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Not 100 percent Sunday Lauer (flu) was far from full strength Sunday and gave up two runs on three hits and three walks in two innings against the White Sox. He took the loss.

Impact Lauer's start was pushed back one day due to the illness, but it sounds like it still negatively affected his performance. Miguel Vargas plated two runs with a triple in the first inning, and Lauer was fortunate to strand two-thirds of his baserunners in this one. He will presumably be back to full strength for this weekend's matchup at home against the Twins.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Martin pitches White Sox past AL champion Blue Jays 3-0 for 3-game sweep

Davis Martin tossed six innings of four-hit ball to lead the Chicago White Sox past Toronto 3-0 for their first three-game sweep of the Blue Jays in 10 years

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Blue Jays take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the White Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to break a three-game slide with a win over the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Blue Jays forced to make emergency pitching decision before series against White Sox The Toronto Blue Jays are switching up their pitching plans for series against the Chicago White Sox. With Eric Lauer originally scheduled f...

APRIL 3 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Start pushed to Sunday Lauer will start Sunday against the White Sox instead of Saturday as previously scheduled due to an illness, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact An ailment has apparently been working its way through the Blue Jays' clubhouse, and it will push Lauer back one day in the rotation. The left-hander made his season debut last Sunday versus the Athletics and had a strong showing, striking out nine while giving up two runs on three hits and a walk over 5.1 innings.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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MARCH 30 • FOX SPORTS

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MARCH 29 • FOX SPORTS

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.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

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...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

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

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

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

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