Jack Leiter
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May 10, 2026
Comes up short to earn win
Leiter tossed 4.2 scoreless innings but didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Cubs. He allowed three hits and five walks while fanning six.
Analysis
Leiter had some command issues, as the five walks were a season-worst mark for him, but at the end of the day, he got the job done. Leiter didn't give up a single run despite allowing eight baserunners, although unfortunately, he came up just one out short to earn the win. This solid outing reduced his ERA to 4.85, and Leiter is expected to make his next start over the weekend on the road against the Astros.
May 4, 2026
Strikes out 10 in loss
Leiter (1-3) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out 10 over 6.2 innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Tigers.
Analysis
Leiter threw 73 of 100 pitches for strikes, but the Tigers were able to string some offense together against him from the fifth inning on. He's now allowed at least three runs in each of his last five outings, but he was able to limit walks in this game. For the season, Leiter has a 5.45 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 43:13 K:BB through 38 innings across seven starts. The 26-year-old right-hander has strikeout upside and strong potential if he can keep the walks down. He also needs to work on the homers, as he's given up four of them over his last two starts. Leiter's next start is projected to come at home versus the Cubs.