The Fickle Life of a Baseball Rental The recent surge in Eric Lauer's performance with the Los Angeles Dodgers has reignited debate about what constitutes a "rental" player and the implications for teams that acquire them.
On the surface, Lauer's story appears to be one of redemption – a pitcher who struggled with the Toronto Blue Jays before being traded to the Dodgers and turning his season around.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll discover a complex web of motivations, expectations, and emotions that reveal just how fleeting life can be in professional sports.