Rangers Place Jack Leiter On 15-Day Injured List
The Texas Rangers moved right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter to the 15-day injured list due to a right ankle issue. The injury has been a lingering problem for the pitcher for most of the season. Jose Corniell was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to take his place on the roster.
What changed
New reports confirm the ankle injury has been a lingering issue for Leiter throughout most of the season.
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Rangers Place Jack Leiter on 15-Day Injured List
confidence 100%The Texas Rangers moved right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter to the 15-day injured list due to a right ankle issue. The injury has been a lingering problem for the pitcher for most of the season. Jose Corniell was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to take his place on the roster.
What's confirmed:
- The Texas Rangers placed right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter on the 15-day injured list.
- Leiter is sidelined with a right ankle injury.
- The ankle issue is one Leiter has battled for most of the season.
- Jose Corniell was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to fill the roster spot.
- Leiter will be out for at least two weeks.
Still unconfirmed:
- Leiter could be out for an extended period of time.
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Rangers Place Jack Leiter on 15-Day Injured List
confidence 90%The Texas Rangers have moved right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter to the 15-day injured list due to ankle impingement. To fill the roster spot, the team recalled right-hander Jose Corniell from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
What's confirmed:
- The Texas Rangers placed RHP Jack Leiter on the 15-day injured list.
- Leiter's injury is described as ankle impingement and a lingering ankle issue.
- The Rangers recalled RHP Jose Corniell from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
Still unconfirmed:
- Jack Leiter underwent ankle surgery on Wednesday and faces a lengthy recovery process.
- Leiter's ankle injury worsened after he slipped in the on deck circle during an April 22 start against Pittsburgh.