Things just keep getting worse for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer, who has been the weakest link in the starting rotation.
In late April, Lauer expressed frustrations with being a bulk pitcher. But on Sunday, Lauer had Spencer Miles and Tommy Nance open for him. Both Miles and Nance combined to pitch four scoreless innings.
When Lauer entered the game, he immediately struggled with his control on the mound, as six of his first seven pitches thrown were balls.
His performance ended with giving up six earned runs, including three home runs and two walks. Overall, his 1-5 record and 6.69 ERA across 36.1 innings demand that a change be made in the rotation.