Blue Jays trade 6.69 ERA lefty to Dodgers for interesting return
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded left-handed reliever Eric Lauer to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lauer, who has a 6.69 ERA this season, was designated for assignment before the trade. The return for Lauer is either cash considerations or a player to be named later, as the Blue Jays look to improve their roster after a rough start to the season.
- ▪The Blue Jays are currently 20-25 and 10 games out of the AL East race.
- ▪Eric Lauer was recently designated for assignment before being traded.
- ▪The trade return for Lauer is uncertain, potentially involving cash or a player to be named later.
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