Leiter’s Bullpen Move Could Be Key | MLB News

The Texas Rangers are weighing a bold move: turning Jack Leiter into a bullpen weapon for the stretch run. After a tiring rehab start that saw his velocity drop post-second inning, Leiter may be better suited pitching just two innings out of the pen — a strategic shift as the team races to clinch the AL West with 30 games left. With starters like Cody Bradford and Cal Quantrill stepping up, and minor league seasons winding down, the Rangers are prioritizing immediate impact over long-term development. It’s not set in stone yet, but Leiter’s transition to relief could be the key to their playoff push.

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