Blue Jays Could Trade 7-Year Veteran Over Role Dispute: Insider
Summary
Eric Lauer, a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, may be traded due to disagreements about his role on the team. Lauer prefers to be a starting pitcher rather than work from the bullpen. With several new pitchers joining the team, trading him could be a solution.Key Facts
- Eric Lauer is a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Last season, Lauer performed well but moved to the bullpen after new players joined.
- Lauer lost his arbitration case, resulting in a $1.35 million salary loss.
- He has expressed dissatisfaction with being placed in the bullpen again.
- An insider suggests a trade might be the best option if other pitchers remain healthy.
- Toronto might trade Lauer to a team needing starting pitchers.
- The Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves have injuries that might create interest in Lauer.
- Lauer achieved a career-high bWAR and a 9-2 record last year.
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