"As fate would have it, Lauer, whose preference is starting rather than relieving, is one break away from becoming a starter again for this team. If another arm goes down or, perhaps, if Trey Yesavage is better off continuing his build-up in minor-league games at the player development complex before rejoining the major-league staff, it'll open up a spot for Lauer to round out this rotation."
"Following a trio of relief appearances, the former longtime Milwaukee Brewer - who spent half a season in the KBO almost two years ago - was excellent as a starter in 2025, pitching to a 3.33 ERA and 4.17 FIP with a 17.3 per cent strikeout-minus-walk rate across 15 starts."
"As most remember, Lauer was the rotation's saviour last season, stepping in when the Blue Jays needed him the most amid Max Scherzer's IL stint and Bowden Francis' struggles before missing the remainder of the year with right shoulder impingement."
Eric Lauer, a 30-year-old left-handed pitcher, is positioned to rejoin the Toronto Blue Jays' starting rotation following José Berríos' stress fracture injury. Previously expected to serve as a multi-inning reliever, Lauer now has a realistic path to starting if another pitcher is injured or if Trey Yesavage continues his development in the minor leagues. Last season, Lauer excelled as a starter with a 3.33 ERA across 15 starts and remained effective in relief down the stretch. He also contributed quality appearances during the postseason. His preference for starting over relieving makes this opportunity particularly significant for his career trajectory.
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