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Texas Rangers rookie Jack Leiter was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock one day after allowing seven runs in his major league debut. The No. 2 pick in the 2021 draft, Leiter, son of former MLB pitcher Al Leiter, struggled in his debut, allowing seven runs on eight hits in 3⅔ innings. The Rangers recalled right-hander Owen White from Round Rock to provide bullpen depth for their weekend series against the Atlanta Braves.
Jack Leiter, son of former MLB pitcher Al Leiter, made his major league debut for the Texas Rangers, but struggled against the Detroit Tigers. The Cleveland Guardians are off to a hot start, leading the AL Central with a 13-6 record. Paul Skenes continues to impress in Triple-A, but there's no timetable for his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mike Trout showcased his speed with a multi-steal game, while injuries affect several players across the league.
Jack Leiter, son of former MLB pitcher Al Leiter, had a rough Major League debut, allowing seven runs in 3 ²/₃ innings for the Texas Rangers in their 9-7 win over the Detroit Tigers. Despite his struggles, the Rangers managed to secure the victory, with support from teammate Leody Taveras. Leiter expressed frustration with his performance but remains determined to improve.
Jack Leiter, the No. 2 draft pick in the 2021 MLB draft, made his major league debut for the Texas Rangers, showcasing both promise and struggles. He struck out the first batter on three pitches but ultimately allowed seven earned runs in 3 2/3 innings. Leiter, who has faced challenges in his pro career, remains determined to improve and make necessary adjustments. The Rangers have yet to decide whether he will remain in the majors or return to Triple-A for further development.
Jack Leiter, the No. 2 overall draft selection in 2021 and son of former big-league left-hander Al Leiter, had a rough MLB debut, allowing seven runs and eight hits in 3⅔ innings for the Texas Rangers against the Detroit Tigers. Despite Leiter's struggles, the Rangers held on to win the game with a 13-hit outburst, including home runs from Jonah Heim, Marcus Semien, and Adolis Garcia, securing a 7-6 victory and winning three out of four games in Detroit.
Jack Leiter, making his MLB debut for the Texas Rangers, started strong by striking out the first batter he faced but ultimately struggled, giving up 7 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers. Despite the rough outing, his debut marked a historic moment in baseball as he and his cousin, Mark Jr., became the first pair of cousins in MLB history to have fathers who both played in the league.
Jack Leiter is set to make his MLB debut for the Rangers, Jameson Taillon will make his season debut for the Cubs, and DJ LeMahieu and Josh Lowe are beginning rehab assignments for the Yankees and Rays, respectively.
The Texas Rangers are calling up former No. 2 overall pick Jack Leiter to make his MLB debut, despite his struggles in the minors, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are promoting outfielder Andy Pages to help with their outfield injuries. Leiter has shown improvement in his pitching and could bring significant upside, while Pages, known for his power, may get extended playing time due to injuries in the Dodgers' lineup. Both prospects have potential but may not be must-add options right away in Fantasy Baseball.
The Texas Rangers are calling up top pitching prospect Jack Leiter to start on Thursday, while the Miami Marlins are demoting Max Meyer despite his strong start to the season. The Marlins are making room in their rotation for Edward Cabrera, and the move is not likely a service time manipulation issue. In other MLB news, the Dodgers are calling up outfield prospect Andy Pages, Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog has passed away, Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is on a hot streak, Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill is going through concussion protocol, and the struggling White Sox had a rough game against the Reds.
The Texas Rangers are promoting top pitching prospect Jack Leiter to the major league roster, and he is set to make his debut against the Tigers. The 24-year-old, son of former MLB player Al Leiter, has shown promise in Triple-A this season after struggling with command in Double-A. With the Rangers' rotation dealing with injuries, Leiter will join the starting staff, likely replacing Andrew Heaney for the time being. His promotion won't earn him prospect incentives, but he remains controllable through the 2030 season and is on track for Super Two status.
The Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees in extra innings for the first time in 20 years, with Dane Dunning pitching a season-high 7-plus innings. Jack Leiter has been placed on the developmental list, while Ezequiel Duran faces off against his former organization. The Rangers will be starting Nate Eovaldi on Sunday against the Yankees, and MLB is planning to play a series in France in 2025, with the Rangers being a perfect fit for the trip.
Al Leiter, former pitcher for the New York Mets, was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame along with former third baseman Howard Johnson and broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose. During the ceremony, Leiter's son Jack surprised him by catching his ceremonial first pitch. Leiter reflected on his time with the Mets and how special it was to play for the team he grew up rooting for. Johnson, a member of the Mets' 1986 championship team, also spoke about the honor of being inducted.
The Texas Rangers lost to the Oakland Athletics due to their shaky bullpen, with the DMN's Shawn McFarland noting that the team never got the one big hit they needed. Rangers broadcaster Eric Nadel is holding his annual benefit concert, while Jeff Wilson writes about Jack Leiter's progress at the professional level. Bruce Bochy commented on the A's low attendance figures, and John King is expected to help save the bullpen. Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal discussed Nathan Eovaldi's dominance in their weekly newsletter. The Rangers will face the A's again this afternoon with Jon Gray on the mound.
Bubba Thompson and Travis Jankowski helped the Texas Rangers win against Chicago, but one of them is likely to lose their big league job. Cody Bradford's impressive performance in his second Triple-A start is applauded, while Jack Leiter is named the most interesting prospect to follow for Texas in 2023. Jeff Wilson takes a look at some early trends for the first place Texas Rangers.