"Lauer has over seven years of major league experience (and some time overseas) and has proven he can be a solid major league arm in both the rotation and the bullpen. He was a key cog in the Jays' machine last season, posting a 3.18 ERA and a 3.85 FIP across 104 2/3 innings. While Brendon Little had a brutal second half of the season and playoffs, he was a great story in the first half."
"A 2.41 ERA to end 2025 was a great showing that he was gaining the trust of John Schneider in high-impact situations. He even became the team's designated lefty pitcher in the playoffs. Despite a 5.68 ERA in 11 playoff appearances, he managed to strike out nine batters across 6 1/3 innings of work. He got a ton of swings and misses on his sweeper, with 37.3% of batters whiffing at the pitch."
The Toronto Blue Jays prioritized pitching this offseason, adding five pitchers expected to be on the 2026 major-league roster. The roster is heavily stocked with right-handed arms, creating decisions about left-handed relievers and potential starters. Eric Lauer, Brendon Little, and Mason Fluharty are the most major-league ready lefty options. Lauer provides rotation and bullpen flexibility, posting a 3.18 ERA and 3.85 FIP across 104 2/3 innings last season. Little delivered 91 strikeouts and a strong first half before a difficult finish. Fluharty closed 2025 with a 2.41 ERA and demonstrated an effective sweeper and cutter.
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