{"id":1794,"date":"2026-05-26T10:02:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=1794"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:02:30","slug":"toronto-just-threw-him-in-the-trash-with-a-6-69-era-and-chad-tracy-who-needs-roster-reinforcements-in-boston-is-already-waiting-at-the-curb-to-pick-him-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=1794","title":{"rendered":"Toronto Just Threw Him in the Trash With a 6.69 ERA \u2014 And Chad Tracy, Who Needs Roster Reinforcements in Boston, Is Already Waiting at the Curb to Pick Him Up&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">BOSTON\u00a0\u2014 The Boston Red Sox are actively looking to bolster their pitching staff and bring fresh stability to the roster. One name gaining serious traction as a potential ideal addition is\u00a0Eric Lauer\u00a0\u2014 the veteran left-hander formerly with the Toronto Blue Jays, who was recently designated for assignment (DFA) and could be a perfect low-risk fit under interim manager Chad Tracy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">While there are obvious risks, the Red Sox are in a position where protecting their organizational depth is a necessity. Any pitcher who can provide competitive innings at nearly zero cost is worth considering. Lauer\u2019s 2026 season with Toronto has been rough\u2014posting a\u00a0<strong data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"269\">6.69 ERA over 36+ innings<\/strong>, a low\u00a0<strong data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"302\">16% strikeout rate<\/strong>, and declining velocity\u2014but he remains a highly realistic option to add quality southpaw depth to the mix.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\">A Logical Fit for Chad Tracy and Andrew Bailey<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Before pulling the trigger on a move, Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and the front office will need to thoroughly check Lauer\u2019s health status. If he\u2019s physically sound, this feels like a natural opportunity for highly regarded pitching coach Andrew Bailey to work his usual magic and optimize Lauer&#8217;s mechanics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"js_adsconex_parallax_1\" data-type=\"parallax\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_inpage_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Lauer\u2019s best historical stretch came back in 2021, when he posted a stellar\u00a0<strong data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"76\">3.19 ERA over 118\u2154 innings<\/strong>\u00a0with a strikeout rate near\u00a0<strong data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"130\">24%<\/strong>. If Boston&#8217;s pitching lab can help him recapture even a fraction of that baseline, he becomes an instant asset for a team fighting through a demanding season.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">With the coaching staff under Chad Tracy looking to maximize every arm on the active roster, Lauer\u2019s extensive experience as both a conventional starter and a reliever makes him a highly flexible, useful piece to help bridge the gap and stabilize the staff.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"js_adsconex_parallax_2\" data-type=\"parallax\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_inpage_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\">Navigating the Reality of the Summer Deadline<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">An acquisition like Eric Lauer isn\u2019t the sexy, blockbuster frontline solution that fans traditionally dream about ahead of a trade deadline. However, this is the exact reality of roster management that the front office must navigate to patch holes and keep the team competitive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Inside Fenway Park, every move is heavily scrutinized by a passionate fan base. But in a division as brutal as the AL East, having an experienced left-hander who can step up in a pinch is exactly how teams weather the grueling summer stretch. If Lauer can settle down and locate his pitches under the bright lights of Boston, this bargain-bin pickup could pay massive dividends for the Sox.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BOSTON\u00a0\u2014 The Boston Red Sox are actively looking to bolster their pitching staff and bring fresh stability to the roster. 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