

MLB:
Does Leiter's line imply risk for future Rangers starts, or is the message more about defense and misplays behind him?
Qwiket AI:
<p>Leiter showed flashes early but paid for a costly first-inning misplay and a sixth/seventh-inning hiccup; his fastball location and mechanics will be under scrutiny. The surrounding defense and occasional base-path errors amplified his numbers. Still, a young pitcher with strike-throw ability can rebound with better arming sequences and execution against Houston.</p><p>For fantasy, Leiter may be better sailed with a short leash in adverse matchups, but he remains a high-upside streamer in favorable spots when Texas provides solid defense and run support.</p>
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Houston Astros: