After a promising start to the season, Easton Lucas faced a severe setback in his latest outings for the Toronto Blue Jays. Following two strong performances, Lucas was unable to replicate that success, getting hammered by the Atlanta Braves and then struggling further against the Seattle Mariners, where he allowed six runs in just over two innings of work. His manager, John Schneider, pointed out that Lucas needs to refine his command and execution, particularly with his breaking pitches.

The Blue Jays are contemplating whether to skip Lucas's next scheduled start against the potent New York Yankees, known for their strong offense. The decision hinges on the current pitching rotation, where veterans like José Berríos, Kevin Gausman, and Chris Bassitt are expected to shoulder the load moving forward, especially with Max Scherzer still sidelined by injury. With the minor league options looking less than appealing, the Jays face a tough choice regarding their rotation strategy.