Rangers closer Jose Leclerc will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic, according to Bruce Bochy per Dallas Morning News writer Evan Grant. (Dallas Morning News)
Fantasy Impact
Leclerc has been dealing with neck tightness and Texas clearly doesn't want their talented relief pitcher to push it ahead of Opening Day. He is coming off a very solid, yet injury-plagued 2022 season with 10 K's per 9 and a 2.83 ERA in 47 1/3 innings. You should view Leclerc as a reliable mid-range closer in fantasy drafts later this month.