Mark Leiter Jr. Stats

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. was able to convert his fourth save of the season in Monday's 7-6 win over the Tigers. Leiter Jr. entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two. He got the first out on a groundout, allowed a single, got the second out on a strikeout, gave up an RBI single, and got the final out on a flyout. The team's primary closer, Adbert Alzolay had pitched the previous two days, so Leiter Jr. got the call to close this one out. The 32-year-old has pitched well this season, converting four of six save opportunities with a 2.82 ERA, 11.60 K/9 rate, and 23 holds. While his save opportunities will likely remain limited, he does hold fantasy value in saves + holds roto leagues at this time.

3 months ago

Chicago Cubs right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. earned his third save of 2023 on Friday when his team defeated the San Diego Padres 2-1. He threw a clean ninth inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out the side. Leiter Jr. has been lights out this year, pitching to a 2.66 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 38.3% strikeout rate. Although he only has three saves under his belt, the 32-year-old looks to be the favorite for ninth-inning opportunities in the Cubs bullpen. Leiter Jr. should be rostered in every format with double-digit save potential.

5 months ago

Chicago Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr. pitched a clean ninth inning to nab his second save of the season on Wednesday, safeguarding a 4-2 win over the New York Mets. He worked the eighth inning in Tuesday's 7-2 victory, but he was tasked to retire the top portion of the Mets order in that one. The 32-year-old might be the preference for stopper duties on the Cubs with both Michael Fulmer and Brad Boxberger (forearm) struggling to a 1.50 WHIP each. Leiter Jr. has an impressive 1.77 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 31 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings this year. The second-generation righty has emerged as the fantasy reliever to roster in the Chicago bullpen whether he sees the bulk of the save chances or not.

over 6 months ago