Eric Lauer becomes free agent after Dodgers roster move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Eric Lauer, recently traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Los Angeles Dodgers, has elected to become a free agent as of October 29, 2026. Lauer's recent struggles prompted his trade; he posted a 6.69 ERA over six starts with the Blue Jays and a 4.50 ERA across 12 starts with the Dodgers. Despite this, teams may view him as a potential starter or long relief option in the upcoming offseason. His 2025 season was more successful, featuring a 3.18 ERA in 104 innings pitched. Lauer's decision opens opportunities for all 30 MLB teams to pursue him during free agency.
- •Lauer traded from Blue Jays to Dodgers in 2026 season
- •Chose free agency after being removed from Dodgers roster
- •Posted a 3.18 ERA in 2025, but 6.69 in 2026
- •Teams may view him as a starting or relief option
- •All 30 MLB teams can now pursue Lauer
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — 2-Year Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Suddenly Elects to Become MLB Free Agent
"In the middle of the 2026 MLB season, the Toronto Blue Jays decided to trade away pitcher Eric Lauer to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The trade came because Eric Lauer had been struggling with the Blue Jays, but also because Toronto likely didn’t want to sign him as a free agent (because Lauer was asking […] The post 2-Year Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Suddenly Elects to Become MLB Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.
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