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4 internal candidates to replace Eric Lauer in the Blue Jays rotation

The Toronto Blue Jays made a couple of roster moves yesterday, highlighted by Eric Lauer being designated for assignment. The left-hander was a key part of the 2025 roster given his flexibility between the rotation and bullpen, but struggled to find that success in 2026.

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Blue Jays: Yariel Rodriguez strikes out two in his return to the big leagues

The Toronto Blue Jays made some roster moves yesterday, sending Eric Lauer to DFA limbo while recalling Yariel Rodriguez from the minor leagues. Lauer’s

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 12

Blue Jays: New Hampshire Fisher Cats sit first in their division thanks to strong hitting and pitching

Out of the four Toronto Blue Jays “A” affiliates, no team has found success like the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Over a month into the minor league season, the Fisher Cats sit first in the Eastern League’s Northeast division thanks to a 19-11 record.

Eric Lauer News / Fastball on SI / May 11

Yankees, Dodgers, 2 More Fits for Former Blue Jays Lefty Eric Lauer

The Toronto Blue Jays cut ties with a veteran hurler on Monday. After a tough start to the campaign, the Blue Jays designated veteran hurler Eric Lauer for assignment after eight total appearances this season and a 6.69 ERA across 36 1/3 innings pitched.

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Andres Gimenez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Blue Jays’ Andres Gimenez pulls off a career first with powerful display vs. Rays

Andres Gimenez is not exactly known for his power at the plate, but the Toronto Blue Jays infielder showed out during Monday night’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / May 11

Andrés Giménez Homers Twice, Jays Still Lose

Rays 8 Blue Jays 5 Generally, if one play drives in five runs, his team wins. But not today. Andrés Giménez homered in the first (three run shot) and the seventh (two runs), but we also gave up a bunch of runs.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / May 11

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman Joins Exclusive List With Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the very best pitchers in Major League Baseball in recent memory. Kevin Gausman is in his 14th season in the big leagues and has continued to find a way to find success year in and year out.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / May 11

2026 Transactions: Blue Jays DFA Lauer, Braves Bring Back Azocar

Last season, Eric Lauer helped an injury-depleted Blue Jays rotation keep it together for much of the year. But he has not been able to do that in what has been an equally challenging season for the Blue Jays’ pitching staff.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / May 11

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman records 2,000th career strikeout

TORONTO — Kevin Gausman is the newest addition to baseball’s 2,000 career strikeout club. Pitching in the 370th game of his career, Gausman — who made his major-league debut at the Rogers Centre almost 13 years to the day (May 23, 2013) — entered Monday’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays needing just three strikeouts to reach 2,000.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Blue Jays Place Addison Barger on IL, DFA Eric Lauer

Ahead of their pivotal home series against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Toronto Blue Jays made a series of roster moves that unfortunately included the loss of a key bat.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / May 11

Blue Jays Gameday (May 11th): Kevin Gausman starts Monday’s series opener against Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays start this week off with a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays. Just one week ago, the Blue Jays managed to score just four runs in a three game series at Tropicana Field.

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Blue Jays Injury Updates: Barger dealing with elbow joint inflammation, Lukes progressing towards rehab assignment, Bieber to throw one-inning live BP and more

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider delivered yet another lengthy slew of injury updates ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 11

Blue Jays Series Opener vs Rays: Preview, Storylines

After taking two out of three games against the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend, including a 14-1 Saturday romp, runs may prove more difficult to come by as the Toronto Blue Jays welcome the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 11

Series Preview: Blue Jays face Rays for second time this past week

For the second time this month, the Toronto Blue Jays play the Tampa Bay Rays. Last time, it didn’t go so well for the Jays. Over three games at Tropicana Field, the Blue Jays mustered just four runs, falling 5-1 last Monday, 4-3 on Tuesday, and 3-0 on Wednesday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 11

Blue Jays Turn to a Familiar Face in Series Opener Lineup Against the Rays

Well, it was quite the weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays. They snapped their four-game losing streak and welcomed back slugging outfielder Addison Barger to the team as he was finally taken off the injured list.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / May 11

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer to receive cortisone injection to help manage right thumb

Injured right-hander Max Scherzer is due to receive yet another cortisone injection in his pitching arm, the Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday. Scherzer, who had a cortisone shot injected last Thursday to address his right forearm tendinitis, will soon receive another one — but this time in his right thumb.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk Update Emerges After 33 Missed Games

The Toronto Blue Jays are in a difficult spot right now. Sitting at 18-22 and third in the AL East, they trail the Tampa Bay Rays by 8.5 games. The Blue Jays have faltered partly due to an offense that has been operating shorthanded for most of the season.

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage Reacts to New Topps Trading Card

Trey Yesavage has officially arrived for his first full season with the Toronto Blue Jays, returning from the injured list in late April. He missed the first month of the season while recovering from a right shoulder impingement.

Addison Barger News / Field Level Media / May 11

Blue Jays send OF Addison Barger (elbow) back to 10-day IL

After just one game on the active roster over the weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Addison Barger back on the injured list Monday, this time with right elbow inflammation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 11

Blue Jays officially call-up Yariel Rodríguez from Triple-A Buffalo among flurry of roster moves

Prior to Monday night’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Toronto Blue Jays officially selected the contract of Yariel Rodríguez to the Major League roster and announced he would be active for Monday’s contest.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 11

Blue Jays designate Eric Lauer for assignment

The Eric Lauer era is over. On Monday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays announced that Lauer has been designated for assignment. This comes a day following one of his worst outings as a Blue Jay.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 11

Blue Jays DFA Lauer with Rodriguez to take over his role in rotation

Blue Jays DFA Eric Lauer with Yariel Rodriguez to take over his role in rotation

Lauer's May 10 meltdown performance was the last straw for the 30-year-old after giving up six earned runs, including three home runs.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Blue Jays Designate Eric Lauer For Assignment, Place Addison Barger On IL

The Blue Jays announced that left-hander Eric Lauer has been designated for assignment. His roster spot goes to right-hander Yariel Rodríguez. It was reported yesterday that the Jays would be selecting Rodriguez to the roster.

Addison Barger News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / May 11

Fears Far From Eased For Blue Jays as Addison Barger Scheduled For MRI

It might seem like the Toronto Blue Jays just activated their missing slugger, Addison Barger, from the injured list. Well, that is because they did. Barger has only played in nine games for the Jays this season, one being his first back against the Los Angeles Angels just this last weekend.

Yariel Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Blue Jays to select Yariel Rodriguez’s contract

The Blue Jays will be selecting the contract of right-hander Yariel Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo, according to reporter Francys Romero. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi note that Rodriguez will be added to the roster prior to Monday’s game with the Rays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / May 10

How Spencer Miles can help aid the Blue Jays' rotation amid Eric Lauer's struggles

Things just keep getting worse for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer, who has been the weakest link in the starting rotation. In late April, Lauer expressed frustrations with being a bulk pitcher.

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Ernie Clement racks up five hits as Blue Jays maul Angels

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