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Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers will undergo surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee, relays Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Reliever Mark Leiter Jr.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 21

Athletics Place Mark Leiter Jr., Joshua Kuroda-Grauer On IL

The Athletics announced that right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 19, due to a right hip impingement.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / July 17

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Athletics Place Mark Leiter Jr. On 15-Day IL, Select Geoff Hartlieb

The Athletics have placed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement, according to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Leiter’s placement is retroactive to June 18th.

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Athletics News / Dice City Sports / May 22

Gelof, Leiter lift A’s past Angels 3-2 in 10

Luis Severino gave the Athletics seven strong innings. Then Zack Gelof and the bullpen finished the series. Gelof drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th, Mark Leiter Jr.

New York Yankees News / Athletics on SI / December 13

One Worrisome Stat For A's Newcomer Mark Leiter Jr.

The A's have been after a veteran bullpen arm this offseason, and earlier this week they landed one in 34-year-old right-hander Mark Leiter Jr., who had spent the past two seasons with the New York Yankees.

Athletics News / The Forkball / December 12

Athletics Add Veteran Arm Mark Leiter Jr. on One-Year Deal

The Oakland Athletics moved quickly to reinforce their bullpen, securing veteran right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. on a one-year contract worth roughly $3 million.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / December 11

A's Sign Underrated Former New York Yankees Reliever for Key Bullpen Spot

The Athletics have been after a veteran reliever this offseason, and they appear to have found their man. On Thursday, Ken Rosenthal confirmed earlier reports that the A's had come to terms with non-tendered New York Yankees relief pitcher, Mark Leiter Jr.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / December 11

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

The Athletics are in agreement with reliever Mark Leiter Jr. on a one-year deal for about $3 million, ESPN reported Thursday. The 34-year-old right-hander was non-tendered by the New York Yankees after the 2025 season and became a free agent in November.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Athletics To Sign Mark Leiter Jr.

The Athletics have reached an agreement with right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. on a contract, according to Robbie Hyde of Foul Territory. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic notes that the deal is pending a physical.

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 21

Yankees 2025 Roster Report Cards: Mark Leiter Jr.

Mark Leiter Jr. is a middle reliever. Regardless of how this season went, barring an unforeseen breakthrough, he was going to make his money in the fifth and sixth innings.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 24

Yankees Could Move On From Disappointing Reliever

The New York Yankees have no shortage of work to do in their bullpen this offseason, which may begin by getting rid of a veteran reliever who filled some important innings for the club this year.

Athletics News / New York Yankees on SI / September 17, 2025

Mark Leiter Jr. Makes Bold Claim About Yankees Bullpen

There is nothing more important in this life than a belief in oneself. Just ask Mark Leiter Jr., who made a bold declaration about the New York Yankees' bullpen.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 5, 2025

Yankees DFA Former Pirates Pitcher

Following another late-game collapse, and with Mark Leiter Jr.'s return from the injured list being imminent, the New York Yankees are shuffling the deck in their bullpen.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 5, 2025

Yankees Get Updates on Two Injured Pitchers

The New York Yankees have encouraging updates on two of their injured relief pitchers as the team continues to grapple with pitching depth issues. "Mark Leiter Jr.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 23, 2025

Dodgers Sign 2025 MLB Draft Picks Zach Root, Charles Davalan, Cam Leiter, Landyn Vidourek & Jack O’Connor

The Los Angeles Dodgers made four picks on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft, including the selections of Zach Root, Charles Davalan and Cam Leiter with the Nos.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 13, 2025

2025 Dodgers MLB Draft: Cam Leiter Picked No. 65 Overall In 2nd Round

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected right-handed pitcher Cam Leiter out of Florida State University with their third pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Leiter was drafted by the Dodgers with the No.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 8, 2025

Yankees Place RHP on Injured List

The New York Yankees are placing right-handed pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list, according to a post by the team on X, previously known as Twitter.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 7, 2025

Yankees Reliever Named Cut Candidate

The New York Yankees need to come up with better closing solutions, and fast. The trade deadline is quickly approaching at the end of July, and several closers have been linked to the Pinstripes in the trade market.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 5, 2025

Surprising Reason Behind Yankees Reliever's Struggles

After a strong start to the season, New York Yankees right-handed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. has seen his numbers tumble amidst a prolonged rough patch. Over his past seven outings, Leiter has posted an unsightly 8.44 ERA and 2.44 WHIP.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 5, 2025

Yankees’ trade acquisition could transform into a dominant bullpen arm in 2025

The Yankees are betting on Mark Leiter Jr. to be a major asset in their bullpen this season, and for good reason. Despite some inconsistency in 2024, Leiter has the underlying numbers and pitch arsenal that suggest he could be a key late-inning weapon.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 1, 2025

Yankees win arbitration case over relief pitcher, saving $500K

The Yankees have secured a small victory in their ongoing roster management, winning their arbitration case against veteran reliever Mark Leiter Jr. Instead of the $2.5 million he sought, Leiter will earn a modest $2.05 million for the 2025 season.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 12, 2025

Yankees’ bullpen strikeout machine demanding raise—poised for a breakout in 2025

The Yankees might just have a hidden gem in Mark Leiter Jr., who showed flashes of quality in 2024 but struggled to keep the ball in the yard. At 33 years old, Leiter’s career has been something of a winding road, but with a few tweaks to his pitch usage, he could be primed for a breakout campaign in 2025.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / October 18, 2024

Yankees add RHP Mark Leiter Jr. to ALCS roster

The New York Yankees added right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. to their American League Championship Series roster on Friday. Leiter will take the bullpen spot of right-hander Ian Hamilton, who came away with a left calf injury in Game 3 against the Cleveland Guardians.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 31, 2024

Yankees' Hurler Speaks Out About Ongoing Struggles

When the New York Yankees acquired reliever Mark Leiter Jr. from the Chicago Cubs at the 2024 trade deadline, he was expected to shore up the back end of the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 31, 2024

Chicago Cubs Could Get Major Boost from Prospects in Leiter Deal

Heading into the final hours of the 2024 MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs were a team many people thought would make some moves. A full-on firesale wasn’t going to occur, but selling off a few of their veteran pieces made sense.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30, 2024

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 deadline. The Cubs are receiving two prospects -- infielder Ben Cowles and right-hander Jack Neely -- in exchange, according to MLB Network and ESPN.