SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Texas Rangers are expecting to be without one-time closer Jose Leclerc for an extended time because of right elbow soreness, the latest setback for a bullpen already missing another key late-inning arm for at least two months.
General manager Chris Young said Monday that Leclerc reported soreness after a recent outing, and the right-hander has returned to Texas to be evaluated by team physician Dr. Keith Meister. Young said the length of Leclerc's absence will depend on the diagnosis.
Leclerc missed all but the first week of the 2020 season because of a shoulder injury that limited him to two outings.