Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter is inching closer to his long-awaited return, and the buzz around the organization is hard to ignore. After weeks on the sidelines with a blister issue, the former No. 2 overall pick could take the mound for Triple-A Round Rock as early as Wednesday or Thursday for a rehab appearance — a key step before rejoining the big-league roster.
Leiter reportedly completed a sharp 35-pitch bullpen session on Sunday, showing no lingering discomfort and solid command of his fastball.
It’s been an encouraging start to the season for Leiter, who earned a spot in the Rangers’ rotation out of spring training and quickly justified the hype. In just two starts, he delivered a remarkable 0.90 ERA and 0.70 WHIP over 10 innings, striking out 10 while walking only one. Those numbers not only reaffirm his top-prospect pedigree but also suggest he’s learning to translate his elite college dominance to the majors.
The Rangers have been cautious with Leiter’s workload, but his progress signals he may soon give their rotation a meaningful boost. For fantasy baseball players, that means now is the time to monitor every update — because once he’s cleared, Leiter should be an automatic start in every format. With his electric stuff and early-season poise, he has the tools to make an immediate impact the moment he’s back on a major league mound.
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