Leathersich was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on April 28, 2015.[10] On May 1, 2015, Leathersich was sent down back to the Las Vegas 51s to make room for Dilson Herrera.[11] He was called back up on May 14, 2015.[12] On July 30, 2015, it was announced Jack Leathersich would undergo season ending Tommy John surgery.[13]
Leathersich finished the 2015 season with a 0-1 record, 2.31 ERA in 17 games with 14 strikeouts in 11.2 innings pitched with a WHIP of 1.63 while giving up 12 hits, 3 runs, and 7 walks.
Chicago Cubs
Leathersich was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs on November 19, 2015.[14] He was then non-tendered by the Cubs on December 2, thus making him a free agent.[15] On December 23, the Cubs re-signed Leathersich, and he spent the 2016 season in rehabilitation to due to his Tommy John procedure.[16] On November 18, 2016, the Cubs added Leathersich to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[17]
Leathersich's sole appearance for the Cubs came on July 6, 2017, against the Milwaukee Brewers, where he allowed two runs over 2⁄3 of an inning.[18] The rest of his with the organization was spent with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, for whom he compiled a 2-4 record and 2.84 ERA with 72 strikeouts across 41 appearances. On September 2, Leathersich was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Leonys Martín.[19]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On September 4, 2017, Leathersich was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[20] He made six scoreless appearances for the Pirates, recording six strikeouts across 4+1⁄3 innings pitched. Leathersich was placed on waivers on March 26, 2018.[21]
Cleveland Indians
Leathersich was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Indians on March 27, 2018.[22] Hewas designated for assignment on April 26, following the promotion of Jeff Beliveau.[23] Leathersich cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on May 1.[24] In 35 appearances for Columbus, he compiled an 0-2 record and 3.98 ERA with 34 strikeouts across 31+2⁄3 innings pitched. Leathersich was released by the Indians organization on July 12.
Texas Rangers
On December 21, 2018, Leathersich signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[25] He was released prior to the start of the regular season on March 14, 2019.
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