Braves Trade Idea Lands Blue Jays' 3.18 ERA Southpaw Starter

Braves Trade Idea Lands Blue Jays' 3.18 ERA Southpaw Starter

The Atlanta Braves recently extended ace Chris Sale to a one-year, $27 million deal, which is a great signing, but it also brings to light that the Braves could use another lefty starter to help pair with Sale and the rest of the Braves’ rotation. With the Toronto Blue Jays‘ recent signing of Max Scherzer, there are continued rumors that the Jays might move on from southpaw starter Eric Lauer, who appears not to have a spot in Toronto’s rotation…

More Moves Coming... Report Reveals HUGE Update | Toronto Blue Jays News

Nick Gosse breaks down how this situation keeps getting crazier surrounding Eric Lauer, and discuss what it means going forward.

MLB Rumors: Blue Jays Might Be Forced To Trade Eric Lauer

The Toronto Blue Jays may have a rotation strength on paper, but it’s quickly turning into a roster dilemma, and left-hander Eric Lauer could be the odd man out. With a crowded starting staff and Lauer entering the final year of his contract, multiple reports suggest the veteran is emerging as a legitimate trade candidate as spring training unfolds. Toronto values Lauer’s flexibility, while the 30-year-old wants the stability of a full-time star…