Ex-Yankees Veteran Reportedly Signs with Athletics After Harsh Bronx Exit
Summary
Mark Leiter Jr., a veteran Major League Baseball pitcher, has signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics after being released by the New York Yankees. The deal, which is for around $3 million, is still pending a physical examination. Leiter has previously played for several other MLB teams including the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago Cubs.Key Facts
- Mark Leiter Jr. is a right-handed pitcher with six seasons of MLB experience.
- The New York Yankees let Leiter go after he had a 4.84 ERA last season.
- Leiter's new contract with the Athletics is for one year and about $3 million.
- The agreement requires a physical examination before it's finalized.
- Leiter has played for four other MLB teams: Phillies, Blue Jays, and Cubs.
- The Athletics finished last season with a record of 76-86 games.
- The Athletics had one of the best offenses but struggled with their pitching staff.
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