Mark Leiter Jr.

Mark Leiter Jr. signed a one-year deal worth $1.5 million with the Cubs to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Leiter should remain in a middle innings role out of the Cubs bullpen after seeing some time as the closer last year.

Mark Leiter Jr. blew a save chance on Saturday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

The Cubs took a 1-0 lead into the ninth inning after Javier Assad delivered eight scoreless innings. Leiter likely took the mound with Adbert Alzolay being unavailable.

Mark Leiter Jr. was dominant in his one inning of work against the Padres, striking out the side on just 13 pitches and not allowing a single baserunner.

Fantasy Impact

This performance adds to his impressive season stats, which include a 2.66 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 13.7 K/9. Leiter grabbed his third save of the season in the win.

Mark Leiter Jr. made quick work of the Mets in the ninth inning on Wednesday, retiring all three batters he faced en route to a save.

Fantasy Impact

Leiter Jr. has been dominant out of the bullpen this season, posting a 13.7 K/9 and 2.22 FIP over 10.2 innings pitched.

Mark Leiter Jr. allowed one hit and tallied one strikeout in one inning pitched to earn a save in a win over Miami Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Leiter Jr. continues to provide the Cubs with quality outings of the bullpen this season. The 32-year-old has a 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched. Leiter Jr. does not see enough save opportunities to be fantasy viable.