For 1 1/2 seasons, Mark Leiter Jr. was a quiet contributor in the New York Yankees bullpen. While he didn’t get the same kind of attention as high-leverage arms like Luke Weaver and Devin Williams, he ended up logging 80 appearances during his time in the Bronx.
That time came to an unceremonious end last week when the Yankees elected not to tender him a contract ahead of the Nov. 21 deadline. Now Leiter is free to sign with any team in free agency, and the Guardians stand out as a solid option for the 34-year-old.