Leiter’s Grindy Start Paves Path to Bullpen | Austin News

Jack Leiter’s second rehab start was a tough but promising grind, pushing his pitch count to 58 — up from 48 — as the Rangers weigh whether to activate him as a reliever sooner rather than later. Manager Skip Schumaker is closely monitoring bullpen needs and Leiter’s command, especially after his last outing’s command issues. With the team’s next few games critical, the decision hinges on Leiter’s adaptability and how well he can handle relief or tandem roles — his readiness could reshape the Rangers’ pitching strategy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/37056b52701a9b80