Eric Lauer was roughed up for the Blue Jays as the Angels avoided a sweep, with his usage strategy coming under scrutiny.
Advertisement oopStory continues belowThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.. Subscribe $20 for 1 year Advertisement 2AdvertisementThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.. Article contentEarlier in the season, needing to piece together a start from the bullpen, the Jays opted to run Lauer out following an opener on the premise that he was more effective not facing the top of the opposing order a third time around
and therefore could maximize his chances by avoiding the top of the order the first time through.Article contentLauer publicly pushed back against that strategy and was gently reprimanded by his manager the following day when he was reminded it was not the pitcher’s job to suggest where he should pitch.Article contentThe Jays did give Lauer a traditional start in his previous outing against Tampa in Florida last Monday with Lauer lasting 4 1/3 innings and
giving up three earned runs in an eventual 5-1 loss.Article contentThe Jays are right back at it Monday as they host the Tampa Bay Rays at the Rogers Center in a 7:07 p.m.. start.Article contentArticle contentRECOMMENDED VIDEOArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article content Featured Local Savings
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