When the New York Yankees non-tendered Mark Leiter Jr. in November, it was clear that the right-hander was going to be a commodity on the free agent market, just not at his projected $3.5-$4 million salary.
While the interest wasn't exactly far-reaching, Leiter Jr., the former 2024 trade deadline acquisition for New York, has already found a new home with the Athletics. According to rumors on Wednesday night, it was believed Leiter Jr. was making the move to Sacramento, and then it was confirmed by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic on Thursday morning.