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Thomas, Gelof, Soderstrom each hit a HR as Athletics beat Guardians 7-1

Colby Thomas, Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom homered to back a strong start by Aaron Civale and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Guardian 7-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Butler homers, Kurtz extends walk streak to 18 games; Athletics beat Royals 5-2

Lawrence Butler hit a three-run home run, Luis Severino gave up one run and struck out eight in seven innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 5-2 to snap the Royals’ four-game...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Nabs third save Leiter walked one and struck out one without giving up a run over one-third of an inning, earning the save in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Royals.

Impact Joel Kuhnel entered the game in relief of starter Luis Severino in the eighth inning when the Athletics were up 5-1. In the ninth, Kuhnel created some trouble and allowed a run on two hits and a sacrifice fly. Leiter was brought in and closed the door, earning his first save since April 14. Over his last six outings, Leiter has covered five innings, surrendering one run on four hits and three walks while adding six strikeouts. He's part of the closing committee, and this save has Leiter within one of Kuhnel for the team lead in saves. Leiter is at a 6.23 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB over 13 innings while adding three saves in five chances and one hold over 15 appearances.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Wilson's 2-run single leads Athletics to 2-1 win that stops 7-game skid against Rangers

Jacob Wilson hit a two-run single and made a nice defensive play at shortstop, helping the Athletics to a 2-1 win over Texas that ended a seven-game losing streak against the Range...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Picks up second save Miller earned a save against the Rangers on Tuesday, striking out two batters over a scoreless inning of work.

Impact Leiter had just a one-run lead to work with when he entered in the ninth frame, but he breezed through a 1-2-3 inning on just 13 pitches. The right-hander recorded the Athletics' first save of the season March 31 against Atlanta, but he had blown both of his save chances (each of which were eighth-inning appearances) since. Over the past week, and Joel Kuhnel posted two saves for the team while Hogan Harris recorded one, so it's anyone's guess who will get the next opportunity. The Athletics' closer situation appears to be a full-fledged committee, making it tough to approach from a fantasy angle.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders four runs Leiter (0-1) blew the save and took the loss in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees. He allowed four runs on four hits and no walks with no strikeouts over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Leiter entered in the eighth inning with a two-run cushion but quickly gave it up, highlighted by a two-run homer from Amed Rosario that gave the Yankees the lead. The veteran right-hander has now recorded a blown save in each of his past two appearances and owns a 10.38 ERA and 2.54 WHIP through 4.1 innings. Leiter is still the only Athletics reliever to record a save this season, but with a closer-by-committee setup and a lack of defined roles in the bullpen, blow-up outings like Tuesday's hurt his chances of seeing consistent high-leverage opportunities.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rosario's 3rd career multi-HR game fuels Yanks' comeback win NEW YORK -- The Yankees are familiar with right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. He was a member of the Bronx Bombers for a year-plus and was part of...

APRIL 8 • MLB.COM

Charged with blown save Sunday Leiter was charged with a blown save Sunday against the Astros, allowing one hit and one walk across one inning.

Impact After Scott Barlow was unable to retire any of the four batters he faced to begin the eighth inning, Leiter was brought on with a 9-7 lead and runners on second and third. Leiter walked Yordan Alvarez to load the bases and allowed a game-tying, two-run single to Cam Smith two batters later. Leiter still owns the Athletics' lone save through nine games and has a 2.45 ERA across 3.2 innings.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first save of 2026 Leiter earned the save in Monday's 5-2 win over Atlanta, allowing two hits while striking out one batter in one inning. He did not issue a walk.

Impact Leiter was brought out for the ninth inning to protect the Athletics' three-run lead. He yielded hits to two of the first three batters he faced but bounced back to strike out Ronald Acuna before getting Drake Baldwin to pop out to second. Leiter is competing against Scott Barlow and Hogan Harris for the Athletics' closer job, but Leiter has earned the first save of the season for the organization, with Barlow blowing his opportunity against the Blue Jays on Saturday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Shea Langeliers homers again as the A's snap a skid with 5-2 win over the Braves

Shea Langeliers powers the Athletics to their first win, 5-2 over the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Option for closer committee Leiter could be a factor in the Athletics' closer committee to begin the season, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

Impact The right-hander joined the A's on a one-year, $3 million contract in December after being non-tendered by the Yankees earlier in the offseason. Leiter had a 4.84 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 54:17 K:BB across 48.1 innings during the 2025 regular season, recording two saves and 16 holds in 59 appearances. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay utilized a heavy committee approach last year after the departure of closer Mason Miller at the trade deadline, and Leiter figures to be a part of that mix early in 2026 despite his underwhelming numbers last year. He's given up one run on three hits with four strikeouts and three walks through four outings in spring training.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back for 2026, stream games on ATHLETICS.TV What will Nick Kurtz do for an encore? How will new additions Jeff McNeil and Mark Leiter Jr. perform in the yellow and gold? What nightly D...

FEBRUARY 10 • MLB.COM

Three Minor League deals that could boost the A's big league club Outside of signing veteran reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to a one-year deal, the Athletics have had a relatively quiet offseason when it comes to...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. and the Athletics complete $2.85 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. and the Athletics have completed their $2.85 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Reliever Mark Leiter Jr. reaches 1-year agreement with A's for $2.85M, AP source says

Free agent right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. has reached agreement on a $2.85 million, one-year contract with the Athletics

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Report: A's to sign reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to 1-year deal Deadspin | Report: A's to sign reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to 1-year deal

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Agrees to terms with Athletics The Athletics agreed to a contract with Leiter on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact The terms of the deal are not yet known. Leiter was non-tendered by the Yankees last month after posting a 4.84 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 48.1 regular-season innings in 2025, but a 3.55 FIP and 54:17 were encouraging. He's collected a 28.3 percent strikeout rate over the past four regular seasons and could be in the mix for saves as part of an unsettled Athletics bullpen.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could this former Yankees reliever be the piece the Guardians need in their bullpen? For 1 1/2 seasons, Mark Leiter Jr. was a quiet contributor in the New York Yankees bullpen, but now he's a free agent. He'd be a good fit in...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Dumped by Yankees The Yankees did not tender Leiter a contract for 2026 on Friday, making him a free agent.

Impact The right-hander was expected to net around $3.75 million in his second year of arbitration, which apparently wasn't interested in paying. Leiter recorded two saves and 16 holds during the 2025 regular season but wasn't particularly reliable with a 4.84 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 59 outings.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts

Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Scherzer, Bichette, Bassitt are out for Blue Jays and Mariners without Woo in Division Series

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has been left off the Toronto Blue Jays' roster for their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Yanks swap in Game 1 starter Gil for Leiter on ALDS roster TORONTO – The Yankees announced their 26-man roster for the American League Division Series on Saturday, making just one change from the Wil...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • MLB.COM

Yankees survive another bullpen meltdown, beat Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting 9-run lead

David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Yankees lose consecutive games by 10 runs for only the 3rd time, let down by a battered bullpen

The New York Yankees have lost consecutive games by 10 or more runs for only the third time in their storied history

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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