Jack Leiter

Jack Leiter will start for the Rangers on Friday against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Leiter earned a spot in the Rangers Opening Day rotation out of spring training. Patrick Corbin is expected to start the first couple of weeks in Triple-A at which point either Leiter or Kumar Rocker could be optioned.

Rangers president Chris Young confirmed Tuesday that Jack Leiter will start the season in the team’s rotation, per team updates, after a strong spring.

Fantasy Impact

Leiter’s 21 strikeouts in 20.2 spring innings, with boosted velocity but 10 walks, land him in the Rangers’ rotation Tuesday, balancing upside and risk. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his high ceiling for value in Texas’s 2025 lineup if he sharpens his control early in the season.

Jack Leiter is in the mix with Kumar Rocker to fill the vacancy in the Rangers' rotation left by Cody Bradford's (elbow) injury, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Fantasy Impact

With Bradford sidelined to begin the season, Texas will need a temporary replacement, and Leiter has put himself in a strong position with his spring performance. Over 10.2 innings, he has posted a 13:6 K:BB while allowing three runs, though command remains a concern after walking five in his latest outing. Leiter’s stuff has shown improvement, and his dominance at times this spring makes him a serious contender for the role. The battle between him and Rocker could come down to the final days of camp.

The Rangers optioned Jack Leiter to Triple-A Round Rock.

Fantasy Impact

Leiter and Kumar Rocker were both optioned as the Rangers called up fresh bullpen arms for their final series of the season.

Jack Leiter delivered a mixed outing in the Rangers' 6-4 victory over the Angels on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed three earned runs on just two hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings. Despite not factoring into the decision, Leiter's performance did little to reassure fantasy managers given his season-long struggles, which include a bloated 10.41 ERA and a 1.84 WHIP over six starts. His high BABIP of .363 suggests some bad luck, but the underlying metrics, including a poor 5.53 FIP and a low 7.3 K/9, indicate that significant improvements are needed. Fantasy managers should continue to view Leiter with caution, as his current form does not inspire confidence for reliable starts.