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Athletics Sign Mark Leiter Jr. for Bullpen Boost

12/11/2025

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  • Oakland Athletics signed right-handed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to a one-year contract worth approximately $3 million.
  • The deal follows Oakland's acquisition of Luis Severino, a three-time World Series champion.
  • Leiter is a six-year veteran seeking a career revival after the Yankees non-tendered him.
  • Oakland aims to improve its bullpen with Leiter's power arsenal and splitter and to retain Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, and Shea Langeliers ahead of the move to Las Vegas.