Blue Jays make Eric Lauer decision that unfortunately had to happen

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The Toronto Blue Jays are trying to bounce back from a shaky start to the season, one riddled with injuries to stars in both the lineup and the pitching staff.

But one of the mainstays of the pitching staff this season was Eric Lauer. He wasn't hurt, and he made eight appearances this season, six starts, and threw 36.1 innings in total.

However, as the Blue Jays announced on Monday afternoon, they decided to designate him for assignment. Lauer was cut by Toronto, and it was a decision they really had little choice but to make.

This is an unfortunate end for Eric Lauer in Toronto

In the Blue Jays announcement, they selected Yariel Rodriguez to the MLB roster, and made the following move: "LHP Eric Lauer designated for assignment."

Lauer's time in Toronto is up, as his struggles during the 2026 season were just too much for the Blue Jays to handle.

Through 36.1 innings of work, Lauer allowed a 6.69 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP. His most recent outing was a six-run outing across five innings that, simply put, was not acceptable.

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