SP,RP - Toronto Blue Jays
- Age 30
- Kent State
- Bats: R
- Throws: L
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- P #309
- Best / Worst
- #249 / #275
- ADP
- #479
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- SP,RP
- ESPN
- SP,RP
- CBS
- SP,RP
Availability
Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer will stretch out as a starter during spring training.
Fantasy Impact
Lauer enjoyed an excellent 2025 season, his first in Toronto, with a 3.18 ERA in 28 appearances (15 starts). While he finished the season in the bullpen, Lauer will be given an opportunity to compete for a rotation spot alongside a crowded group of starting pitching options with the Jays.
The Blue Jays have moved left-hander Eric Lauer to the bullpen on a temporary basis.
Fantasy Impact
With Shane Bieber set to enter the rotation for Friday's start in Miami, Lauer will not start this weekend, but will be available out of the bullpen. Jays skipper John Schneider said this will be a "fluid situation" and the move doesn't take Lauer "out of starting contention moving forward." Lauer has impressed with a 2.76 ERA for the Jays this season after struggling across multiple organizations in the 2024 campaign.
Eric Lauer allowed one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings in Saturday's win against the Rangers.
Fantasy Impact
The left-hander continues a reliable stretch on the mound, allowing two runs or less in seven of his last eight starts for the Blue Jays. After yesterday’s performance, Lauer boasts a 2.76 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with an 8-2 record across 14 starts this season.
Eric Lauer allowed three earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four over just three innings in Sunday's win against the Dodgers.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s performance, Lauer now holds a 2.82 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with a 7-2 record across 13 starts this season. The veteran lefty had been very good over his previous four second-half starts, posting a 2.16 ERA and 21-2 K/BB ratio across 25 innings. Chalk up Sunday's outing for Lauer to just a tough road matchup against a strong Dodgers' lineup.
Eric Lauer allowed one run on seven hits over six innings in a win on Monday against the Rockies.
Fantasy Impact
Lauer added four strikeouts and one walk on a night where he was provided with plenty of run support. He'll carry a dominant 2.59 ERA into his next start against the Dodgers.
