Mark Leiter Jr.: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / May 30

Angels Manager Slams Yankees Winning Call

A third strike call from the New York Yankees' win against the Los Angeles Angels is causing some major controversy with the losing team. The call, which came on a pitch from Yankees reliever Mark Leiter Jr, secured the Yankees a win with a runner on first base from the Angels.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / May 26

Mark Leiter Jr. Becoming Valuable Asset for Yankees’ Bullpen

The New York Yankees’ bullpen has recently emerged as one of the best in baseball this season, dominating with both star power and back-end pitchers. This isn’t very surprising, being that they are famous for turning below-average pitchers into solid relievers.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / April 28

The Yankees’ underrated bullpen weapon taking huge leap in 2025

When the Yankees acquired Mark Leiter Jr. at last year’s deadline, the hope was that he would add some much-needed swing-and-miss to a depleted bullpen.

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 18

Why the Yankees are excited about this underrated bullpen weapon

The New York Yankees have become incredible at developing pitching at both the Minor League and Major League levels, with Sam Briend and Matt Blake overlooking an excellent operation.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / February 5

Yankees’ 2025 Position Overviews: Relief Pitchers

The return of Tim Hill gives the Yankees a complete bullpen, as they finally add a left-handed reliever to their roster after not having a single left-handed reliever on their 40-man.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 5

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1

Yankees win arbitration hearing over Mark Leiter Jr.

The Yankees defeated reliever Mark Leiter Jr. in an arbitration hearing, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Leiter will earn $2.05M for the 2025 season, rather than the $2.5M salary he was looking to land.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 10

Yankees, Mark Leiter Jr. Unable to Agree to Deal Ahead of Arbitration

A member of the New York Yankees could soon head to an arbitration hearing for the first time since Dellin Betances in 2017. On Thursday, the Yankees announced they had reached one-year agreements with Jazz Chisholm Jr., Scott Effross, Clarke Schmidt, and Devin Williams.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / December 27

Yankees could consider this intruiging veteran free agent for the bullpen

The New York Yankees are reportedly showing interest in left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin, who could be the team’s solution to their overly right-handed bullpen.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 26

Yankees 2024 Roster Report Cards: Mark Leiter Jr.

The Yankees’ deadline bullpen addition struggled, but at least showed some positive signs in the postseason. Going into the 2024 trade deadline, you could make an argument that the area the Yankees needed to bolster most was their bullpen.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / October 30

Yankees are seeing trade bust turn into a reliable weapon in the bullpen

At the trade deadline, the New York Yankees struck a deal with the Chicago Cubs to acquire right-handed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. A deal that was supposed to provide the team with a high-leverage weapon, it ended up blowing up in their face as Leiter Jr.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / October 18

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18

Yankees make change to ALCS roster, replace reliever Ian Hamilton

Major League Baseball announced that it has approved a roster substitution for the Yankees.

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New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12

Yankees manager discusses roster plans for ALCS

The Yankees now know they’ll be taking on the Guardians in the ALCS when it begins on Monday, and manager Aaron Boone spoke to reporters about the club’s roster plans for the coming series.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 5

Yankees Announce ALDS Roster; 2 Key Pitchers Left Off

The New York Yankees' quest for the 28th World Series title in franchise history is now upon us, with New York slated to face the Kansas City Royals at home for Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / September 29

Yankees reinstate trade acquisition from paternity list

New York Yankees relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. could find himself raising a pair of personal treasures near and dear to his heart come November. The Yankees reinstated Leiter Jr.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 6

Why Yankees Didn't Land Top Closer at Deadline, Per Insider

The New York Yankees traded for two relievers at the 2024 trade deadline (Enyel De Los Santos and Mark Leiter Jr.) because Brian Cashman was confident that Clay Holmes could get his groove back in the ninth inning.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Aaron Boone: Yankees will be 'creative' with closer role

The Yankees dropped Wednesday's rubber match against the Rangers by a 10-6 margin.

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MLB News / LWOSports.com / August 29

Three prospects the Chicago Cubs should call up

Following a sweep against division rivals Pittsburgh Pirates, their first since they did it in Baltimore on July 11th, the Cubs find themselves within reach of a wildcard spot with the most manageable remaining schedule in the NL.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 31

Mark Leiter Jr. to the Yankees: Cubs’ shocking final 2024 midseason deal

In a move that surprised fans and baseball analysts alike, the New York Yankees reached an agreement with the Chicago Cubs to acquire reliever Mark Leiter Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Yankees need more than Mark Leiter Jr. for bullpen

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

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.