Blue Jays Make Move After Loss to Red Sox

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Josh E. Valdez | Last updated Apr 30, 2025 3:27 PM ET

The Toronto Blue Jays aren't just losing, they're getting crushed. After their 10-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, they've now gotten outscored 26-5 over their last three games and have lost eight of their last 10.

The Blue Jays have also lost their last three series, as they got swept by the New York Yankees and Houston Astros in addition to dropping two out of three contests vs. the Seattle Mariners. Pitching is a main culprit for their woes, as they're 21st in baseball with a team 4.27 ERA.

However, Toronto made a change to the staff that will affect Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, via MLB.com's Keegan Matheson.

"Eric Lauer is up with the Blue Jays," he reported. "He'll either start tonight or pitch heavy innings behind an opener. Casey Lawrence DFA'd."

Lauer sports a career 36-37 record with a 4.30 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 120 appearances. The 29-year-old previously spent time with the San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers, but has't pitched in a big-league game since 2023.

News: Eric Lauer is up with the #BlueJays

He'll either start tonight or pitch heavy innings behind an opener.

Casey Lawrence DFA'd.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) April 30, 2025

Meanwhile, Lawrence is 1-1 with a 4.97 ERA in five games this year and 5-5 with a 6.59 ERA in 64 career outings. The 37-year-old pitched four of this season's contests for the Seattle Mariners.

Toronto will host Boston for two more games before continuing its home stand against the Cleveland Guardians. After that, it'll hit the road to play the Los Angeles Angels and Mariners before returning to the Rogers Centre to face the Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, and San Diego Padres.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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