"According to numerous reporters, the Blue Jays won their arbitration case against Eric Lauer, thus he'll be paid $4.4 million next season as opposed to the $5.75 million that he filed for. Lauer, who is reportedly being stretched out to start in Spring Training, was signed to a minor league deal ahead of the 2025 season. Lauer became a crucial member of the team once he was called up."
"Out of the bullpen, Lauer was one of just 14 pitchers with 30 innings or more pitched and an ERA below 2. In 30.2 innings out of the bullpen, he had a 1.76 ERA and 2.61 FIP, the seventh-best ERA in that sample size. Fellow Blue Jays Braydon Fisher and Tommy Nance also had an ERA below 2 in the bullpen, as did former Blue Jay Matt Svanson and future Blue Jay Tyler Rogers."
"With Bieber missing the start of the season and Francis out for the entire year, Lauer is once again going to be an important pitcher for the Blue Jays. Whether he's used to spot start, fill in the rotation because of injuries, or gives length out of the bullpen, expect the Blue Jays to lean heavily on the 30-year-old lefty."
Eric Lauer won his arbitration hearing and will be paid $4.4 million next season rather than the $5.75 million he filed for. Lauer signed a minor league deal before 2025 and became a key contributor after being called up, posting a 3.18 ERA and 3.85 FIP across 104.2 innings with a 23.9% K rate and 6.1% BB rate. He made 15 starts with a 3.77 ERA and excelled in relief with a 1.76 ERA in 30.2 innings. With rotation injuries expected, Lauer projects as a primary multi-role option for the Blue Jays.
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