Leiter Jr. joined Cruz in the bullpen meltdown, allowing nine earned runs and exiting without recording an out. This outing clouds the relief corps’ reliability for the rematch, pressuring NYY to lean on established arms to stabilize a fragile inning sequence and protect late rallies.

Leiter Jr. was the other half of the brutal seven, facing at least four batters without recording an out—a rare stack of outs without an out recorded since 2003. His outing underscored NYY’s bullpen fragility and the precariousness of a short leash in late innings.

Mark Leiter Jr. has been placed on the injured list with a stress fracture, requiring the Yankees to adjust their bullpen strategy.

Mark Leiter Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a stress fracture in his left leg, which he sustained while covering first base. His absence adds to the Yankees' bullpen woes, as he had been an integral part of their relief efforts this season.

Mark Leiter Jr. has been part of the Yankees' troubled bullpen, contributing to the recent losses. His performance has drawn scrutiny, especially following a game where he gave up two earned runs, raising concerns about the team's depth in pitching.