March 8, 2024
Leiter allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one over three innings in Friday's Cactus League start against the Royals.
ANALYSIS
Leiter, whose first three spring appearances have come in relief, was making his first spring start. He had a perfect first inning, ran into trouble in the second when he allowed both runs, then worked around a leadoff walk in his final frame. Leiter's main challenge since being drafted in 2022 has been to consistently throw strikes, and the right-hander has walked five batters in 9.2 spring innings.