The Toronto Blue Jays made a surprising decision regarding pitcher Eric Lauer after Shane Bieber returned from the injured list . Manager John Schneider confirmed that Eric Lauer will be available out of the Blue Jays bullpen this weekend. The move comes as the team reshapes its pitching plans to accommodate Bieber’s return to the rotation.

John Schneider emphasized that this is not a permanent shift for Lauer. Moreover, he clarified that the situation remains flexible and could change from week to week. In doing so, the Blue Jays want to keep their options open while balancing the workload of their starters. For now, Lauer will be the first to take on a different role as the pitching staff adjusts.

Meanwhile, Lauer, who has been primarily used as a starter , will now have an

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