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Yankees reportedly acquire Mark Leiter Jr. | 07/30/2024 The Yankees have reportedly acquired relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. from the Cubs in exchange for Benjamin Cowles and Jack Neely

JULY 30, 2024 • MLB.COM

Reports: Yankees acquire Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr. The New York Yankees are acquiring reliever Mark Leiter Jr.from the Chicago Cubs, multiple outlets reported ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadlin...

JULY 30, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

JULY 30, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Shipped to Bronx The Yankees acquired Leiter from the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Benjamin Cowles (undisclosed) and right-hander Jack Neely, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Leiter recorded 13 holds with a 4.21 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 53:13 K:BB over 36.1 innings for the Cubs, and he's been lights out of late with seven straight scoreless appearances. The right-hander is unlikely to see save chances in New York but should work as part of the bridge to closer Clay Holmes.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to Bronx The Yankees acquired Leiter from the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for prospects Benjamin Cowles and Jack Neely, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IL The Cubs activated Leiter (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Following Leiter's live batting practice session Saturday, manager Craig Counsell said he would be activated during the Cubs' upcoming series at Baltimore. The right-hander was on the injured list due to a right forearm strain and is now set to make his return after landing on it June 23. In a corresponding move, Ethan Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be activated on road trip Leiter (forearm) threw live batting practice Saturday, and manager Craig Counsell said that the right-hander will be activated from the 15-day injured list during the Cubs' upcomin...

Impact Leiter landed on the injured list June 23 due to a right forearm strain. The 33-year-old won't require a rehab assignment, and he could available out of the Cubs' bullpen as soon as Tuesday in Baltimore. Leiter has a 5.34 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 28.2 innings this season.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be activated on road trip Leiter (forearm) threw a live batting practice Saturday, and manager Craig Counsell said that the right-hander will be activated from the 15-day IL during the Cubs' next road trip...

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws off mound Leiter (forearm) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Jared Wyllys of CHGO Sports reports.

Impact Leiter is tracking toward a live batting practice session later this week and a return to the Cubs' bullpen next week. The reliever is eligible for activation on June 9 and it sounds like he could be back by then without a rehab assignment.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing program Leiter (forearm) began a throwing program Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Manager Craig Counsell said Leiter is slated to throw again Saturday as the right-hander begins his ramp-up process. It's certainly is a positive sign that the 33-year-old was able to start a throwing program just five days after landing on the IL with a strain in his right (throwing) forearm. He'll still most likely remain on the injured list for more than a minimum-length stay, but a return before the All-Star break hasn't been ruled out yet.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place RHP Mark Leiter Jr. (forearm) on 15-day IL The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Mark Leiter Jr.on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a right forearm strain.In a correspondin...

JUNE 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Placed on 15-day IL Leiter was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain Sunday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Leiter last appeared in a game Wednesday versus the Giants, surrendering three runs on a hit and two walks over two-thirds of an inning. He'll now likely be sidelined longer than the minimum stay on the injured list considering it's an injury to his throwing arm. In the meantime, Luke Little was called up from Triple-A Iowa to replace Leiter in the major-league bullpen Sunday.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No defined roles in Cubs bullpen Cubs manager Craig Counsell doesn't plan to enter the season with defined bullpen roles for Leiter or any other reliever, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Leiter has notched seven saves over the last two seasons with the Cubs, collecting a 3.75 ERA and 150:49 K:BB over 132 innings along the way. The reverse-splits reliever could potentially work his way into the saves mix again in 2024, although he's probably at least behind Adbert Alzolay and Hector Neris and possibly also Julian Merryweather in the pecking order.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration with Cubs The Cubs and Leiter avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It was his first year of arbitration eligibility. Leiter has turned himself into a valuable reliever for the Cubs, having held a 3.50 ERA and 77:24 K:BB over 64.1 innings last season. He should see action in high-leverage spots again this year.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save in critical loss Leiter allowed a run on two hits while retiring only one batter to record a blown save in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to Atlanta.

Impact Leiter got a crack at the ninth inning with the Cubs up 4-3, but he allowed a Marcell Ozuna home run to record his fourth blown save of the season. With regular closer Adbert Alzolay (forearm) on the injured list, Leiter has failed to step up, as he now has an ugly 9.45 ERA this month. The Cubs will likely need to turn to Julian Merryweather in save opportunities for the time being considering the magnitude of their next four games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns another hold Tuesday Leiter pitched a scoreless inning of relief in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Brewers. He struck out one.

Impact Leiter worked the seventh following six scoreless innings from starter Justin Steele, and the righty needed just 10 pitches to set Milwaukee down in order. Adbert Alzolay has emerged as Chicago's closer with 22 saves in 23 chances this season, but Leiter has been an effective setup man, as he now has a team-high 25 holds to go along with a strong 2.70 ERA. If the Cubs want to catch the Brewers in the NL Central, they'll need big contributions from both relievers down the stretch.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records fourth save Leiter allowed a run on two hits but managed to secure the save in Monday's 7-6 win over the Tigers. He struck out one.

Impact Regular closer Adbert Alzolay pitched each of the last two days, so the Cubs bypassed him for the save opportunity and turned to Leiter. It was the latter's fourth save of the season, though it was his first since June 2, as Alzolay has established himself in the role. Leiter should still serve as a reliable setup option moving forward.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues in setup role Leiter retired two batters in a scoreless appearance Friday to earn a hold in the 4-3 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Leiter retired the final two batters of the eighth inning before Adbert Alzolay worked the ninth. Leiter seems to be firmly in a setup role ahead of Alzolay, as the former last recorded a save back on June 2. Since then, Leiter has six holds, while Alzolay has recorded six saves. Leiter still has some fantasy value as a setup man in deeper leagues, though he'd receive a boost if he started seeing save opportunities again at some point.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns another hold Saturday Leiter tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Orioles. He allowed a hit and a walk, while striking out two.

Impact Leiter covered the seventh and eighth innings, and his efforts earned him his 12th hold of the season. Adbert Alzolay closed things out in the ninth, and it looks like the latter has established himself as the team's preferred closing option. Since Leiter's last save on June 2, he has three holds, while Alzolay has picked up two saves in that span. Leiter still has some fantasy value in deeper leagues, though it looks like Alzolay is the preferred choice for managers at this point.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns hold Friday Leiter pitched 1.1 scoreless innings in Friday's 3-2 win over the Giants. He allowed one hit and struck out two.

Impact The strong effort earned Leiter his 10th hold of the season, and Adbert Alzolay closed things out in the ninth. The two pitchers seem to be in a closer committee, with Leiter recording the team's second most recent save on June 2. This gives Leiter some fantasy value, though his ceiling is capped by Alzolay.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs seeking more relief from bullpen ANAHEIM -- Given how crucial Mark Leiter Jr. has become for the Cubs’ bullpen, there have been recent games in which manager David Ross save...

JUNE 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Converts another save Leiter picked up the save in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Padres. He struck out three over a scoreless inning.

Impact Despite getting lit up in his previous outing, Leiter got the chance to close out a one-run lead Friday. After striking out the side, he has a career-high 13.69 K/9 in 2023. Since Brad Boxberger's injury on May 13, Leiter has converted two saves and Adbert Alzolay has picked up one save. Alzolay pitched in a high-leverage spot in the eighth inning Friday, where he entered with two on and no outs, so both pitchers will likely be in the running for save opportunities until Boxberger returns.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Wednesday Leiter (1-1) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while retiring just one batter to take the loss Wednesday against the Rays.

Impact Long balls did in Leiter, as he allowed two-run home runs to both Brandon Lowe and Jose Siri. The righty still has a solid 2.78 ERA and should remain in the mix to close games with Brad Boxberger (forearm) out, though Adbert Alzolay recorded the save in Tuesday's win and could be moving up the bullpen pecking order. Leiter's increased fantasy value may be waning.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures second save Leiter earned a save against the Mets on Wednesday with a perfect inning during which he struck out one batter.

Impact Leiter had been scuffling a bit coming into this week, allowing three runs (two earned) over his previous three appearances. He got five days off before striking out two and notching a hold over 1.1 perfect innings Tuesday, then got the call in the ninth Wednesday with the Cubs leading by two. Leiter made quick work of New York, retiring the side on 10 pitches to pick up the save. The Cubs' closer situation remains hazy, but Leiter may be the best bet for ninth-inning opportunities given his strong numbers this season (1.77 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 31:6 K:BB over 20.1 innings). He's notched two of the team's five saves on the campaign.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save Leiter gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his first save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Marlins.

Impact Brad Boxberger had worked the day before and taken his first loss of the season, but he also threw only one pitch -- which turned into a walkoff homer by the Nationals' Alex Call. Michael Fulmer handled the eighth inning Friday, so for now it looks like Leiter has jumped up to second in the pecking order for save opportunities. The 32-year-old has earned the spot with a 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB through 14 innings, as increased usage of his nasty splitter has paid big dividends so far in 2023.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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