Leiter Sidelined by Ankle Injury, Eyes 2027 Return
Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter is working through an ankle injury and focusing on a healthy comeback for the upcoming season.
Jack Leiter is dealing with an ankle injury that has sidelined him from pitching. The Rangers pitcher expressed his motivation to return to full health, citing his passion for the sport. Leiter is targeting the 2027 season for his return to action. His recovery timeline suggests he will miss significant time.
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Jack Leiter targeting 2027 return as Rangers pitcher recovers from ankle injury
Jack Leiter is working toward a 2027 return from an ankle injury, per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry, with no specific timetable attached.
Jack Leiter targeting 2027 return as Rangers pitcher recovers from ankle injury
Jack Leiter is working toward a return in the 2027 season after an ankle injury, per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry, with the right-hander citing his love of pitching as motivation.
Jack Leiter targeting 2027 return as Rangers pitcher recovers from ankle injury
Jack Leiter is working toward a 2027 return from an ankle injury, per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry, with the right-hander citing his love of pitching as motivation.
Leiter targeting 2027 comeback after ankle injury
Texas Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter is sidelined with an ankle injury and has shifted his focus to returning healthy for the 2027 season.