"Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease and a healthy Shane Bieber would all be permanent locks in the starting five for Toronto. That would leave all of the remaining candidates, including Scherzer, to battle it out for the remaining two spots over the course of the season."
"He showed that he was more than capable in handling starting duties last season when he filled in nicely for Scherzer while he was on the IL. But when the 41-year-old veteran eventually made it back to the team following his rehab, Lauer was relegated to bullpen duties for much of the remainder of the year."
"Lauer showed he could be an elite bullpen arm by putting up a 3-0 record with a 1.76 ERA, 0.75 WHIP in 13 appearances as a reliever. However, because the 30-year-old left-hander did express he would like to start, it also makes him now a potential trade candidate."
The Toronto Blue Jays signed three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to a one-year deal, intensifying competition within an already crowded starting rotation. With Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease, and Shane Bieber locked into permanent spots, only two remaining rotation positions are available for multiple candidates including Scherzer. This creates significant uncertainty for several pitchers on the roster. Eric Lauer faces particular pressure, as he previously filled in during Scherzer's injury but was moved to the bullpen upon Scherzer's return. Despite excelling as a reliever with a 1.76 ERA, Lauer has expressed a preference for starting duties, making him a potential trade candidate.
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