Blue Jays designate Eric Lauer for assignment

"This season, Lauerr has a 6.69 ERA and 6.94 FIP in 36.1 innings pitched, with six of his eight outings being starts. The season started off well for the 30-year-old lefty, striking out nine over five and one-third innings with just two earned runs in his season debut. After that, Lauer got sick, pitching just two innings in what turned out to be a loss to the Chicago White Sox. Since then, Lauer hasn't looked anything like the pitcher he was last season."

"Against the Minnesota Twins, Lauer gave up a season-high seven earned runs in five and one-third innings. Each of his next two starts saw him go five innings with three earned runs. There was some optimism after his April 29th start against the Boston Red Sox, giving up a home run in the first inning, but eventually threw four and one-third innings with no other runs scored. That quickly optimism was short-lived thanks to his start against the Tampa Bay Rays, as he gave up a three-run home run in the first inning."

"On April 17th, the Blue Jays turned to an opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, something that Lauer was critical of after the game. May 10th's game also saw the Blue Jays use an opener (Spencer Miles), as well as Tommy Nance for the fourth. Lauer entered the top of the fifth with a one-run lead, but immediately gave up a go-ahead two-run home run in what became a four run inning. Jo Adell took him deep twice later in the game, as Lauer surrendered six earned runs over five innings of work."

"The Eric Lauer era is over. On Monday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that Lauer has been designated for assignment. This comes a day following one of his worst outings as a Blue Jay. Replacing him on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters is Yariel Rodríguez. It was a sad end to his Blue Jays' tenure, as Lauer was arguably the team's MVP in 2025."

Eric Lauer was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays after a difficult stretch of pitching. He posted a 6.69 ERA and 6.94 FIP across 36.1 innings, with most appearances coming as starts. After a strong season debut, he became ill and struggled afterward, including a season-high seven earned runs against the Minnesota Twins. Several starts followed with three earned runs over five innings, and early home runs against teams like the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays contributed to short outings. The Blue Jays also used opener strategies in games where Lauer was critical of the approach. His final start included a go-ahead two-run home run and additional damage, ending his tenure with the team.

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