Blue Jays Make Pair of Roster Moves Including DFA’ing 8-Year MLB Pitcher
The Toronto Blue Jays are making some changes to their roster as the team announced they gave DFA'd Eric Lauer.
heavy.comHere’s the latest on Eric Lauer and the Blue Jays DFA situation.
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Source reports indicate the Blue Jays designated left-hander Eric Lauer for assignment around May 10–11, 2026, as part of ongoing roster shakeups to address early-season struggles. The move opened a spot for Yariel Rodríguez on the MLB roster. [Heavy.com: Blue Jays Make Pair of Roster Moves Including DFA’ing 8-Year MLB Pitcher][Spartan/SportsNet-style summaries mentioned in multiple outlets, including Sporting News and Yardbarker][1][2][3][4][5]
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Lauer posted a 6.69 ERA through 36.1 innings in 2026 before the DFA, with several subsequent outings fueling the decision, after which the Blue Jays pursued rotation stability with Rodríguez stepping in. [Heavy.com game recap and DFA context][3][4]
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Context around this move notes the Blue Jays had significant rotation depth retooling due to injuries and performance concerns, and Lauer had been a durable contributor in 2025 but struggled this season. If you’d like, I can pull direct quotes or links from the articles for precise wording.[2][1][3]
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