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.
www.yardbarker.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]
Would you like a quick timeline of events, or would you prefer I compile direct excerpts from the cited articles with links for deeper reading? I can also monitor for any subsequent DFA waivers results or trade rumors.[1][3]