The Athletics made MLB offseason news after signing veteran reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to a one-year deal Thursday. The 34-year-old reliever joins the A’s bullpen after pitching for the New York Yankees , bringing experience and stability to A’s bullpen depth during a major roster transition in West Sacramento.

He began his MLB career with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017, following years of persistence in the minors. Over time, Leiter established himself as a versatile arm capable of handling both starting and relief duties. After short stints with the Toronto Blue Jays organization and a return to the minors, he resurfaced in the big leagues with the Chicago Cubs in 2022, where his refined splitter became his signature pitch. That success paved the way for opportunities with the Y

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