BREAKING NEWS: Toronto Blue Jays Receives Unfortunate News
In a move that has stunned fans and disrupted the 2026 rotation plans for Toronto Blue Jays, the club announced today that left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas has been unconditionally released — effectively ending his time in the organization.
Lucas, 29, made just six appearances for the Blue Jays in 2025 (five of them starts), struggling to a 6.66 ERA. He wasn’t included on the postseason roster — even after the team reached the World Series — a clear sign that he had fallen out of favor with team brass.
The news stings for a pitcher with major-league hopes. According to reports, once Lucas clears waivers, he’s expected to pursue opportunities abroad rather than remain in North American baseball.
For the Blue Jays, this decision underscores a broader shake-up in the pitching staff. With veteran arms coming and going and a roster under pressure to re-load after a near title run, Lucas became an unfortunate casualty of roster crunch and strategic retooling.
And for the player a tough pill for any professional to swallow. But now, eyes will turn overseas, where many former MLB players have found new life — and new chances — in foreign leagues.
