Player News
Returning from a back problem, Mark Leiter Jr. fanned all three batters he faced in relief Saturday against the Phillies.
Leiter apparently was amped up while pitching for the first time in 16 days; he averaged 94.1 mph with his sinker, up from 91.5 mph last year. Leiter struggled some after arriving in New York last summer, but he was a nice setup man for the Cubs for the year and a half before that. He might become one again at this rate.
Mark Leiter didn’t pitch Thursday due to a back injury.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Leiter felt “something” in his back to keep him from making his scheduled Grapefruit League appearance. The good news is that Leiter is scheduled to throw a live bullpen session Sunday, so there’s still a chance the 34-year-old can be ready for Opening Day.
Mark Leiter lost his arbitration case with the Yankees and will make $2.05 million this season.
Leiter had files at $2.5 million. The 33-year-old struggled for the Mets after arriving in a trade with the Cubs last summer, posting a 4.98 ERA in 21 2/3 innings. He has a 3.98 ERA and a 236/71 K/BB in 190 innings over the last three seasons.
Yankees activated RHP Mark Leiter Jr. from the paternity list.
Leiter takes the roster spot of Will Warren, who was sent down after Saturday’s game.
DFS Last 5
Date | Opponent | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19th | @Rays | 4.3 |
| Apr 18th | @Rays | 5.7 |
| Apr 16th | Royals | 11 |
| Apr 13th | Giants | 2.9 |
| Apr 12th | Giants | 3.1 |
Season Stats
Season Projections
Splits
Latest Features
