Mark Leiter Jr. - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Associated Press

2025 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

NOVEMBER 21 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Associated Press

Tigers score 9 runs in 7th inning to trounce wild Yankees 12-2

Parker Meadows hit a go-ahead single to spark a nine-run seventh inning and Kerry Carpenter added a two-run triple as the Detroit Tigers took advantage of wild relievers Fernando C...

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Bello allows 3 hits in 7 innings as Red Sox beat Yankees 1-0 to clinch season series

Brayan Bello pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees that clinched the season series between the longtime riv...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Joe Ryan throws 6 2/3 innings in Twins' 4-1 victory over the Yankees

Joe Ryan allowed a run and four hits in 6 2/3 innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night, breaking a nine-game losing streak to New York

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Aaron Judge returns to the lineup at DH as the Yankees wait for clarity on his throwing arm

Aaron Judge is back in the lineup as the designated hitter for the New York Yankees following a 10-day stint on the injured list with a flexor tendon strain in his right elbow

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Yankees activate Judge from injured list Aaron Judge is back. The Yankees activated the reigning AL MVP from the injured list ahead of Tuesday night's game at Arlington, as expected...

AUGUST 5 • MLB.COM

Reinstated from IL The Yankees activated Leiter (leg) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Leiter is recovered from the left fibular head stress fracture that sent him to the injured list in early July, and he's back with the Yankees after delivering a scoreless frame in his lone rehab appearance. The right-hander has a 4.46 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 46:12 K:BB across 34.1 innings and should return to a middle-relief role for New York.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Due back from IL on Tuesday The Yankees are expected to reinstate Leiter (fibula) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Impact New York has already cleared a spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen by optioning right-hander Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but Leiter's activation isn't expected to be made official until a few hours prior to Tuesday's game against the Rangers. After landing on the IL on July 8 due to a left fibular head stress fracture, Leiter made rapid progress in his recovery and made a rehab appearance for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, tossing a scoreless inning. He'll likely work in middle relief for the Yankees.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees play the Rangers looking to stop road skid

The New York Yankees travel to the Texas Rangers looking to break a five-game road slide

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Aaron Judge comes off IL, set to rejoin the struggling Yankees at Texas

Aaron Judge has been activated off the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees and is set to return Tuesday night at the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Yankees on 6-game home win streak

The Texas Rangers host the New York Yankees trying to continue a six-game home winning streak

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Marlins host the Yankees on home winning streak

The Miami Marlins, on a four-game home winning streak, host the New York Yankees

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Who Is The Team To Beat? Top Division Races? 5 Big Post-Trade Deadline Questions

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AUGUST 2 • FOX SPORTS

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