Jack Leiter is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Thursday as he works his way back from a blister issue. He could rejoin the Texas Rangers as early as next Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Leiter may return to the rotation next week if all goes well during his live batting practice session on Thursday. He was off to a strong start before the injury, allowing just one earned run over 10 innings.

Jack Leiter was removed from his start early on Wednesday as a precaution with a blister.

Fantasy Impact

Leiter had thrown 70 pitches over five scoreless innings. With a rested bullpen, the Rangers elected to take him out as a precaution.

Jack Leiter allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings in Friday's win against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

With his first career win under his belt, Leiter is establishing himself as a reliable option in fantasy leagues. His impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio and low BABIP suggest that he can maintain this level of performance moving forward, making him a valuable asset for managers looking for pitching depth.

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.