Mark Leiter skips Thursday start with back issue

by Bruno Mulé | Yankees Correspondent | Sat, Mar 15th 4:44pm EDT

Mark Leiter didn’t pitch as planned Thursday against the Tigers due to a minor back injury, per team updates, with a live batting practice session set for Sunday. (Greg Joyce)

Mark Leiter Jr. was supposed to pitch Thursday against the Tigers, but felt something in his back, so Yankees played it safe and kept him out, per Boone. He's scheduled to throw live BP tomorrow.
— Greg Joyce (@GJoyce9) March 15, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Leiter’s minor back tweak sidelined him Thursday, but the Yankees are playing it safe, eyeing a Sunday BP session. A smooth return could see him back in Grapefruit League action soon. Fantasy managers should watch his progress, as the righty’s relief role could offer sneaky value in deeper leagues if he’s ready for Opening Day.

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