"Lauer dominated the Athletics in his 2026 season debut last Sunday, holding them to two runs on three hits and one walk over 5.1 innings, striking out nine batters - the most he's recorded in a single game since returning to Major League Baseball last season."
"With José Berríos, Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber beginning this season on the injured list, Lauer was needed to step into the starting rotation yet again, just as he did a year ago."
"The 30-year-old southpaw will probably return to a multi-inning reliever role once Yesavage and Berríos rejoin Toronto's thinned-out rotation in a few weeks, assuming no other injuries emerge before then."
"Dylan Cease will make his second start as a Blue Jay in Friday's series opener versus the White Sox, and barring any unforeseen events, that should free up Estrada to either start Saturday's contest or cover the bulk of those innings out of the 'pen."
Eric Lauer will not start Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox, as announced by Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider. The team has not confirmed who will start the second game of the series. Lauer had a strong season debut against the Athletics, striking out nine batters. With several pitchers on the injured list, Lauer stepped into the starting rotation but is expected to return to a reliever role once others are healthy. He is a pending free agent, making this stretch important for his future.
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