Leiter's New Agency: What It Means for Rangers

0:00It's April 8th. This is Dallas News today, your AI-powered local news. Jack Laters turning heads in his second full season as a Texas ranger starter. The young right-hander just fired five strong innings against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, giving up four hits, one earned run, one walk, and fanding nine batters before handing it to the bullpen. That no decision showed why he's locked into the rotation. Earlier this week, leader made waves off the field by switching to a powerhouse agency. He signed with CAA's baseball division out of Los Angeles, teaming up with agents Ryan Hamill and Andrew Nicario, backed by Braden Looper and Matt, Neymar. It's a big upgrade for the 24-year-old. His old agent got desertified last year, leaving him in need of new representation fast. Folks are buzzing about what this means. Did it signal contract talks down the line, like what the rangers are doing without field or why it Langford? For now, it's about handling his immediate business.

1:02Leaders under team control through arbitration eligibility in 2028 and free agency in 2031, so Texas isn't sweating his. Future just yet. Still, a solid season could put him in line for an extension. Coming off a rookie year with a 10-in-10 record, 3.86 ERA over 151 innings, 148 strikeouts. In seventh in American league rookie voting, leaders building serious momentum as the rangers eye playoff runs.