JOSÉ LECLERC NEWS

World champion Rangers overcome disputed tip and beat Cubs 4-3 on Heim's 10th-inning single

Jonah Heim hit a game-ending RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning as the World Series champion Texas Rangers opened the season with a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs

MARCH 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Rangers retain pitchers Andrew Heaney and Jose Leclerc as offseason work begins The Rangers’ campaign to defend their 2023 crown is officially on.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Rangers LHP Andrew Heaney, RHP Jose Leclerc staying put Oct 27, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jose Leclerc (25) throws during the tenth inning in game one of the 2023 World Serie...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Andrew Heaney opts in for $13M to stay with Rangers

World Series champions also exercise option on relief pitcher Jose Leclerc.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

How did Texas Rangers Jose Leclerc bounce back after his heartbreaking ALCS blown save? Leclerc has been near perfect since giving up the winning home run in game 5 of the American League Championship series.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

José Leclerc, Rangers bullpen find swift redemption in bounce-back Game 6 outing Leclerc needed just eight pitches to help Texas force a winner-take-all Game 7 in the ALCS.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc makes 'no excuses' after blown save in game 5 of the ALCS Leclerc gave up the game winning home run to Astros second baseman Jose Altuve in the top of the 9th.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Leclerc uses adrenaline, trust to earn 2nd save in as many days HOUSTON -- José Leclerc admits that he was a little nervous on Monday afternoon. “Just a little bit,” Leclerc said through translator Will N...

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Ben Verlander breaks down Jordan Montgomery's dominant ALCS Game 1, previews NLCS

Ben Verlander breaks down how Jordan Montgomery rose to the occasion to become the ace the Rangers needed, and what it means for the rest of...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Closes second save of postseason Leclerc tossed a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-0 victory over the Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS. He struck out one.

Impact Leclerc's string of dominance continued Sunday, pitching a perfect inning for the second appearance in a row. While Leclerc was not typically featured as a closer in the regular season, earning only four saves in 57 innings of work, he has now successfully converted both of the teams' saves in the postseason, which may signal more opportunities down the road. In October, Leclerc has pitched to a mint 1.54 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with seven strikeouts across six innings.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches ninth inning Leclerc allowed one walk and struck out two over one inning in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Angels.

Impact It was 2-0 game entering the eighth inning, when manager Bruce Bochy sent Aroldis Chapman into the game with the thought of Leclerc closing out the ninth. After the Rangers scored three runs in the top of the ninth, Leclerc's save opportunity went away. Nevertheless, Leclerc is back in the mix for saves after recording two in the last week and was in position for a third Wednesday. Over the last seven outings, Leclerc has three holds and two saves while striking out 11 over 7.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garners save No. 4 Leclerc allowed one hit but otherwise pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn the save over the Mariners on Sunday.

Impact Leclerc allowed a two-out double to Eugenio Suarez but otherwise made easy work of the Mariner hitters. He's found himself in high leverage roles over the last two weeks and has two saves and three holds in last six appearances. Before this recent stretch, Leclerc had just two saves and four holds in 48 appearances. It seems he's earned manager Bruce Bochy's trust, and rightfully so, as he now owns a 2.85 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 62:27 K:BB in 53.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect for third save Leclerc picked up the save Tuesday against the Red Sox. He struck out one over a perfect inning.

Impact Leclerc was handed the ball for the ninth inning Tuesday, following up Aroldis Chapman's 1.2 shutout innings, and delivered his third save of the season. He bounced back from a blown save in his last appearance and appears to still be in contention with Chapman and Will Smith for ninth-inning duties. In 52 appearances this season, Leclerc owns a 2.98 ERA, a 1.21 WHIP and a 58:27 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs second save Leclerc picked up the save in Monday's 4-3 win over the Mets. He walked one while striking out two over a scoreless inning.

Impact With Will Smith and Aroldis Chapman each having pitched Sunday, Leclerc was called upon to pitch the ninth with a one-run lead. The 29-year-old right-hander worked around a two-out walk to earn his second save of the year, his first since April 5. Leclerc has been a steady presence in the Rangers' bullpen of late, delivering eight consecutive scoreless appearances (8.2 innings) while earning more high-leverage opportunities. His ERA is down to 2.51 with a 1.12 WHIP and 47:21 K:BB across 43 innings this season.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quietly pitching well Leclerc struck out two over a scoreless relief inning in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Twins.

Impact The Rangers' bullpen has been shaky during the team's seven-game losing streak, and it blew another lead Thursday. None of that is on Leclerc, the one-time closer who has a 1.53 ERA over 17.2 innings since coming off the injured list in early July. More importantly, he's limited the base on balls with just four walks (2.0 BB/9) during that stretch. Before landing on the IL, Leclerc walked 15 batters over 25 previous innings (5.4 BB/9). If Texas manager Bruce Bochy moves on from Will Smith as the team's closer, Aroldis Chapman could emerge as the primary closer, but Leclerc's sterling work could put him back into end-game consideration.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues good relief work Leclerc struck out one over a scoreless eighth inning in Monday's 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Leclerc and Aroldis Chapman teamed up for two perfect innings of relief while the Rangers plated a run in the bottom of the ninth for the win. Leclerc, who was removed from the closer's role earlier this season, has quietly put together a stretch of strong work out of the bullpen. The right-hander has a 1.88 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 15 strikeouts and five walks over the last 14.1 innings. Control has always been the issue for Leclerc, but he hasn't walked a batter in his last five appearances.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Leclerc (ankle) was activated from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Leclerc missed the last two weeks of action with a sprained right ankle but was able to make a couple rehab appearances without issue. The 29-year-old should primarily work in a setup role.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Leclerc (ankle) was assigned to Double-A Frisco on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact The 29-year-old landed on the shelf with a right ankle sprain on June 21, and his quick return to game action indicates the injury was never a serious concern. Leclerc will be eligible to be reinstated from the injured list Thursday.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers place RHP Jose Leclerc (ankle) on 15-day IL The Texas Rangers placed reliever Jose Leclerc on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday.

JUNE 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lands on injured list The Rangers placed Leclerc on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a sprained right ankle, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Leclerc has been solid out of the bullpen this season for Texas with a 3.42 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 23.2 innings. He'll now be shelved for at least 15 days while Yerry Rodriguez comes up from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Leclerc in the bullpen.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Used in long relief Leclerc allowed one hit and struck out two over 2.2 scoreless innings in Sunday's 7-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Leclerc, pitching for the first time in eight days, came on in the fourth inning after the Rays chased starter Martin Perez. Leclerc opened the season as the Rangers' closer, but has dropped to a middle-long relief role. He hasn't allowed a run over his last seven innings, but manager Bruce Bochy continues to use other arms when games are on the line.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns sketchy hold Leclerc allowed two hits and one walk over a third of an inning to get a hold in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Leclerc had made a stretch of low-leverage appearances before getting the call to pitch the eighth inning of a one-run game. He retired the first batter then three consecutive batters reached, and he was removed after 16 pitches (eight strikes). Closer Will Smith came on to get the final five outs and save.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Leclerc Takes Step Forward The Texas Rangers are taking their time in getting relief pitcher Jose Leclerc back on track.

MAY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM