Blue Jays' Disgruntled Castoff Gets Update On Dodgers Role After Trade

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The Toronto Blue Jays last faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series last month and lost that set in a harsh reminder of the latest World Series, which reached extra innings in Game 7 before the reigning champions took the title away from the Blue Jays. And, given that history, it was a surprise to see the two teams collaborate on a transaction that might have shored up one of the Dodgers' biggest weaknesses. "After a series of hits to their starting and relief pitching, the Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired left-hander Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays," The Athletic's Katie Woo reported last week. "The move is intended to help boost the Dodgers' pitching depth."