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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Eric Lauer, a 30-year-old left-handed pitcher, has experienced a dramatic decline in 2026 after a strong 2025 season with the Blue Jays (3.18 ERA, 134 ERA+). Through 36.1 innings in 2026, Lauer posted a 1-5 record with a 6.69 ERA and 1.49 WHIP, allowing 11 home runs in his first eight outings. Key issues include reduced fastball velocity (90.4 mph vs 91.7 mph in 2025), decreased stuff grades, and struggles in both starting and bulk relief roles. Lauer was designated for assignment by Toronto on May 13, 2026, citing poor results and attitude concerns, then acquired by the Dodgers for cash considerations to serve as a starter in their six-man rotation. The pitcher acknowledged needing to make adjustments earlier in games rather than settling in after poor first innings.
Strengths
- + Strong 2025 season performance (3.18 ERA, 134 ERA+)
- + Successful return from KBO stint
- + Excellent 2026 debut (9 strikeouts in 5.1 innings vs Athletics)
- + Familiarity with Dodgers organization (2.90 ERA in 13 career matchups)
- + Eight-year MLB veteran with experience
- + Postseason success in 2025 (3.12 ERA in five playoff appearances)
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Eric Lauer is a sp for the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Toronto Blue Jays
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