Lauer's Loss, Yesavage's Return: Jays' Pitching Puzzle

On April 22nd, the Blue Jays fell 7-3 to the Angels yesterday in Anaheim, with Eric

Lauer taking the loss after five innings where he gave.

Up seven hits, three earned runs, and two home runs.

This came right after Patrick Corbin's sharp five-inning gym the day before, setting

a high bar for the rotation.

Manager John Schneider wanted Lauer to follow that efficient blueprint, especially against

the Angels' buttoon heavy lineup, to give the bullpen some breathing room.

Lauer cruised early with his change up, but hit trouble in the third with back-to-back

singles, a walk to Mike Trout, and a sack fly, then surrendered.

Solo shots to Nolan Shanwell in Trout.

Fans in the front office are watching closely, as the pitching spots get crowded, with Lauer's

fly ball tendency raising questions about his long term.

Fit as a starter.

He struck out just three and issued two walks, falling short of Corbin's clean look.

The real pressure, built around top prospect Reyesavage, who threw a rehab start in

Triple A Tuesday and could return soon from shoulder.

Trouble, Schneider says they'll decide by Friday.

Lauer vented frustration about his role, but says he's on board after chatting with

the skipper.

With Corbin shining in Yesavage looming, Lauer's line leads the Jays weighing a swing-man

shift for him, keeping that final rotation battle wide open.

As they push forward, Toronto Blue Jays news today.

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