Jack Leiter - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Introduces cutter Leiter worked on adding a cutter to his arsenal during the offseason, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. "You're not looking for swing and misses with it, per se," he said. "It's m...

Impact Leiter is toying with the cutter grip he learned from Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet this offseason, when the two worked out together in Tennessee. Leiter introduced the pitch in his spring debut Monday, when a threw two of them and induced a flyout and groundout. Efficiency has been an issue for Leiter, although the right-hander showed some improvement in that area over the second half of 2025.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leiter testing cutter grip he learned from one of the best SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Jack Leiter is far from the only pitcher to tinker with his arsenal in the offseason and into Spring Training. He’s not e...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Rocker up for Rangers' rotation spot: 'I think he's got a chip on his shoulder' SURPRISE, Ariz. -- If you ask Jack Leiter, you shouldn’t bet against Kumar Rocker. The former college teammates at Vanderbilt are once again...

FEBRUARY 14 • MLB.COM

Rotation spot safe Leiter likely has a secure spot in the rotation and will not be part of a competition, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact As recently as two weeks ago, Leiter was viewed as part of crew competing for two available spots in the rotation. The right-hander, who is entering his second full season with the club, will join Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi and newly acquired MacKenzie Gore in the Opening Day rotation. Leiter had some rocky stretches early in 2025 but showed improvement over the second half, when he posted a 3.28 ERA and dropped his walk rate to 3.66 BB/9 from 4.4 prior to the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Remaining Rotation Candidates Without Any Free-Agent Additions The Texas Rangers enter the 2026 season with three starting rotation spots spoken for in Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi and Jack Leiter.

JANUARY 2 • SI.COM

MLB Free Agency: Biggest Needs for Mariners, Astros, Rangers, Athletics, Angels

Here are the biggest needs in free agency for the AL West: a division that could feature cutthroat races between at least three legitimate c...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Free Agency: Biggest Needs for Mariners, Astros, Rangers, Athletics, Angels

Texas Rangers hire Skip Schumaker as manager, signing former Marlins skipper to 4-year deal

The Texas Rangers have hired Skip Schumaker as their manager

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

'He's gonna be the ace': Leiter caps first full season with 10-K gem CLEVELAND -- Five days ago, Jack Leiter didn’t want to do any reflecting on his season just yet. That’s for the offseason, he said. He still...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • MLB.COM

Jack Leiter cements role with Rangers, ends his impressive rookie campaign on high note Leiter struck out 10 batters in his final start of the 2025 season against the Guardians.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Key HR from Alejandro Osuna launches Rangers past Guardians Alejandro Osuna belted a three-run homer in a four-run first inning and Jack Leiter matched his career high with 10 strikeouts, sending the...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Fans 10 in seven excellent innings Leiter (10-10) earned the win Friday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out 10.

Impact In what was his final start of the season, Leiter went out with a bang while matching a season high in strikeouts. It was also the first time he fired seven innings since Aug. 23 against Cleveland. Leiter proved to be an effective starter during his first full year in the major leagues, though he did struggle with walks and was hit hard at times. Despite posting a superb .222 opponent batting average, Leiter managed a more modest 3.86 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 148:67 K:BB across 151.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fans 10 in seven excellent innings Leiter (10-10) earned the win Friday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out 10.

Impact In what was his final start of the season, Leiter went out with a bang while matching a season high in strikeouts. It was also the first time he fired seven innings since Aug. 23 against Cleveland. Leiter proved to be an effective starter during his first full year in the major leagues, though he struggled with walks and was hit hard at times. Despite posting a superb .222 opponents' batting average, Leiter managed a more modest 3.86 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 148:67 K:BB across 151.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians remain tied in the AL Central after 7-3 loss to Rangers

Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer in the first, rookie Jack Leiter matched a career high with 10 strikeouts and the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland 7-3 on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers take road losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Texas Rangers will try to end their four-game road slide in a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Hit around in 10th loss Leiter (9-10) was charged with the loss Saturday against the Marlins, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk in 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact The eight hits allowed tied a season high for Leiter, who permitted greater than three runs for the first time since his June 17 start against the Royals. The right-hander has still emerged as a reliable member of the Texas rotation for the most part in 2025, throwing at least five innings in 19 of his 28 outings. Leiter's final appearance of the year is set to come next weekend in Cleveland, where he'll carry a 3.92 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 138:66 K:BB over 144.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hit around in 10th loss Leiter (9-10) was charged with the loss Saturday against the Marlins, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk in 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leiter fades in 6th as Rangers plummet in Wild Card race ARLINGTON -- Jack Leiter was an out away from a quality start and from exiting the game with the Rangers and Marlins tied in the middle of t...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Johnston and Norby hit back-to-back homers in sixth to push Marlins past slumping Rangers, 4-3

Troy Johnston and Connor Norby hit back-to-back solo home runs with two outs in the sixth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the slumping Texas Rangers 4-3 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers head into matchup against the Marlins on losing streak

The Texas Rangers will try to break a five-game slide when they take on the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros' Yordan Alvarez out indefinitely with ankle sprain

Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez has a “pretty significant” ankle sprain that is going to keep him out indefinitely, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Fades in ninth loss Leiter (9-9) allowed six runs (three earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out four over 6.2 innings to take the loss versus the Astros on Monday.

Impact Leiter gave up a two-run home run to Zach Cole in the fifth inning just after the Rangers had grabbed their first lead of the game. Leiter was then charged with two more runs in the seventh, though mistakes by the Rangers' defense throughout the game allowed the right-hander to still secure a quality start. He's given up no more than three earned runs in each of his last 15 starts, though six of those outings have been shorter than five innings. Leiter is at a decent 3.82 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 134:65 K:BB through 139 innings across 27 starts this season. He is tentatively projected for a home matchup versus the Marlins this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros rookie Zach Cole powers 6-3 win over Rangers in place of injured Yordan Alvarez

Zach Cole homered and drove in three runs after replacing injured slugger Yordan Alvarez in the lineup, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 in the opener of a pivotal...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros start 3-game series with the Rangers

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Alonso's 10th-inning homer lifts Mets over Rangers 5-2, stops 8-game losing streak

Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer off Luis Curvelo, and the New York Mets stopped an eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Labors against MIL Leiter didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Brewers, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts across 4.2 innings.

Impact Leiter's seven hits allowed were his most in 12 starts, and his four Ks were his second fewest during that stretch. Tuesday's outing snapped a streak of three consecutive quality starts. The 25-year-old has a 3.81 ERA and a 130:64 K:BB across 132.1 innings this season. He's on track to face the Astros next time out.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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