Mark Leiter Jr.

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6+2⁄3 innings. Leiter was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on November 26. [8] He later cleared waivers and was assigned to the Triple–A Buffalo Bisons.

On March 17, 2019, the Blue Jays organization announced Leiter would miss the entire season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. [9] Leiter elected free agency following the season on November 4. [10]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On February 13, 2020, Leiter signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [11] Leiter was released by the Diamondbacks organization on May 22.

Somerset Patriots

On July 9, 2020, Leiter signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [12] He did not play in a game for the Patriots due to the cancellation of the 2020 ALPB season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, [13] though he would participate in a pop-up series of games that the team would create called the SOMERSET Professional Baseball Series. [14]

Detroit Tigers

On March 24, 2021, Leiter signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization. [15] Leiter split the 2021 season with the Double-A Erie SeaWolves and the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. He made 25 appearances, going 10–8 with a 3.77 ERA and 145 strikeouts. He became a free agent following the season.

Chicago Cubs

On December 17, 2021, Leiter signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. [16] On April 16, 2022, Leiter's contract was selected by the Cubs. [17] On August 16, Leiter recorded his first career save in a game against the Washington Nationals. [18] In 35 appearances for Chicago, Leiter registered a 2–7 record and 3.99 ERA with 73 strikeouts in 67+2⁄3 innings pitched.

On January 13, 2023, Leiter was designated for assignment by Chicago after the signing of Eric Hosmer was made official. [19] On January 19, Leiter cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Iowa Cubs. [20] However, four days later, Leiter rejected the outright assignment and elected free agency. [21] On February 2, Leiter re-signed with the Cubs on a minor league contract. [22] On March 30, the Cubs selected Leiter's contract, adding him to the major league roster. [23] In 69 relief appearances, he logged a 3.50 ERA with 77 strikeouts and four saves across 64+1⁄3 innings pitched. [24]

Leiter made 39 appearances out of the bullpen for the Cubs in 2024, compiling a 2–4 record and 4.21 ERA with 53 strikeouts over 36+1⁄3 innings pitched. [25]

New York Yankees

On July 30, 2024, the Cubs traded Leiter Jr. to the New York Yankees in exchange for infielder Ben Cowles and pitcher Jack Neely. [26]

Personal life

His father, Mark Leiter, and uncle, Al Leiter, pitched in the major leagues. [27] His cousin Jack Leiter was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 2021. [28]

Leiter has been a resident of the Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey Township, New Jersey. [29]

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Mark Leiter Jr.
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Leiter Jr. with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017
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Pitcher
Born: (1991-03-13) March 13, 1991 (age 33)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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April 28, 2017, for the Philadelphia Phillies
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