Jack Leiter - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nationals head into matchup with the Rangers on losing streak

The Washington Nationals aim to end their four-game slide with a victory over the Texas Rangers

9 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Needs another rehab start Leiter (ankle) said Tuesday that he will make at least one more rehab start this week before potentially coming off the injured list, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old made his first rehab outing Thursday with Triple-A Round Rock and threw 48 pitches over 2.2 scoreless innings. Jacob deGrom (triceps) remains in the mix to start Thursday for the Rangers, so it appears Leiter will get at least one more start in the minors before potentially rejoining Texas' rotation next week.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nationals look to end 4-game road losing streak, play the Rangers

The Washington Nationals visit the Texas Rangers looking to stop a four-game road skid

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Could rejoin team this week Leiter (ankle) could be activated this week if Jacob deGrom (triceps) is unavailable to make his next scheduled start, Theo DeRosa of MLB.com reports.

Impact Imaging on deGrom's injured right triceps confirmed fatigue, which is a best-case scenario, but the right-hander's availability for his next scheduled start Wednesday is in doubt. Leiter, who threw 2.2 scoreless innings and 48 pitches in a rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Round Rock, has joined the Rangers on the road in West Sacramento for the club's series against the Athletics. The Rangers had initially planned for Leiter to make at least one more rehab start and build up his pitch count, but uncertainty in the rotation with both deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi (elbow, IL) coping with injuries could change that plan.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Athletics square off against the Rangers with series tied 1-1

Both the Athletics and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Athletics play the Rangers after McNeil's 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Texas Rangers after Jeff McNeil's four-hit game on Friday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jack Leiter Exceeds Initial Goal in First Injury Rehab Game with Round Rock The Texas Rangers had a target for right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter in his first injury rehab start on Thursday. He exceeded it by just a bi...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Athletics look to stop 3-game skid, play the Rangers

The Athletics aim to end a three-game skid when they take on the Texas Rangers

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Leiter takes big first step with scoreless Triple-A rehab outing Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter is clearing another important hurdle for his return to a big league mound. Leiter began a rehab assignm...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Blanks opponent in first rehab start Leiter (ankle) pitched 2.2 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out three batters in a rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Impact Leiter threw 32 of his 48 pitches for strikes, and he touched 98 mph with his fastball in the first inning, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The right-handed pitcher has been sidelined since late June while recovering from a right ankle posterior impingement, and he'll likely make multiple more rehab starts before being activated from the 60-day injured list.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Plotting How Jack Leiter Can Return to Rangers as Injury Rehab Assignment Begins The Texas Rangers announced a day in advance that injured right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter would begin his injury rehab assignment on Thursd...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Beginning assignment Thursday Leiter (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Thursday will mark Leiter's first taste of game action since he underwent surgery on his right ankle in June. He's expected to make multiple starts in the minors before returning from the injured list, and the plan is for him to throw about 40-to-45 pitches during his first outing.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Angels square off against the Texas Rangers Wednesday

The Los Angeles Angels host the Texas Rangers on Wednesday

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Angels bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Rangers

The Los Angeles Angels aim to break a three-game slide when they take on the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Rangers Target Jack Leiter's First Rehab Assignment in Return from Ankle Injury The Texas Rangers got good news on injured right-handed starting pitcher Jack Leiter starting as they prepared for Sunday's game with the Ba...

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Shifts to 60-day IL The Rangers transferred Leiter (ankle) to the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Impact The right-hander has been on the shelf since mid-June, so the move to the 60-day IL should affect his return timeline. Leiter threw 33 pitches over two innings of live batting practice Saturday and could soon be cleared for a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live BP Leiter (ankle) threw two innings and 33 pitches of live batting practice Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Leiter, who also got in some pitcher fielding practice following the session, feels he's ready for a rehab assignment, but the Rangers have made no decision about that. The right-hander has thrown two live batting practice sessions.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Leiter Ramps Up Live Pitching in Attempt to Return to Rangers Rotation ARLINGTON — As live batting practices go, this was progress for Texas Rangers starter Jack Leiter.

AUGUST 8 • SI.COM

Rangers play the Orioles on home winning streak

The Texas Rangers host the Baltimore Orioles looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Veteran lefty Jordan Montgomery activated from IL and will pitch out of Rangers bullpen

Veteran left-hander Jordan Montgomery has been activated from the 60-day injured list by the Texas Rangers and will pitch out of their bullpen

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Scheduled for live BP on Saturday Leiter (ankle) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice Saturday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Leiter continues to work his way back from right ankle surgery that he underwent in late June. He's aiming to toss 45 pitches in Saturday's session, and if all goes well, then he may need just two rehab starts before being cleared to return to the majors.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live BP Leiter (ankle) threw two innings of live batting practice Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Leiter threw 25 pitches in his return to mound work. The Rangers are hoping he can return before the end of the season.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers host the Giants to begin 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the San Francisco Giants to start a three-game series

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Rangers aim to end road losing streak, face the Astros

The Texas Rangers will aim to break their four-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Houston Astros

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Diaz leads Astros against the Rangers after 4-hit game

The Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers after Yainer Diaz had four hits against the Rangers on Friday

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

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