JOSÉ LECLERC NEWS

Picks up save Leclerc struck out one over a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Rangers closer Jonathan Hernandez was seemingly unavailable after throwing two straight days and three of the last four, opening the door for Leclerc to pick up his first save since 2020. He's pitched well since returning from the break, posting a 1.88 ERA over 10 games (14.1 IP), which earned him a promotion to high-leverage work and put him in line for a spot save opportunity.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seager, Sborz lead Rangers past Mariners 5-3

Corey Seager doubled twice and scored twice, including the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning, as the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Julio Rodriguez returns to lineup, Mariners beat Rangers

Star rookie Julio Rodriguez got two hits in his return to the Seattle lineup and the Mariners took over the first wild-card position in the American League by beating the Texas Ran...

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Leclerc (0-1) suffered the loss Thursday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one over 1.2 innings against the Orioles.

Impact Leclerc set down the first four batters faced, but he gave up a four-pitch walk with two outs in the eighth that set off a Baltimore rally. The base on balls has been his bugaboo over the years, and Leclerc has a 4.2 BB/9 rate since returning to the majors from Tommy John surgery in June. The right-hander has worked himself into a high-leverage, late-inning role out and pitched well after a rough re-entry to the majors.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles win 6-3 for 1st-ever season series sweep of Rangers

Baltimore pinch-hitter Terrin Vavra hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Orioles completed their first season series sweep against Texas with a 6-3 win

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles trade Mancini, then beat Texas 7-2 to match '21 wins

Cedric Mullins homered leading off Baltimore's first game without Trey Mancini, and the Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 7-2

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws back-to-back days Leclerc walked one and struck out three over a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's 4-3 loss to Seattle.

Impact This was the fifth consecutive appearance in the eighth inning or later for Leclerc, and the first time the right-hander has thrown back-to-back days since coming back from Tommy John surgery. Leclerc has fanned 16 and walked eight over 16.1 innings since his return, which largely mirrors his results pre-surgery.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Given ninth-inning work Leclerc allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning during Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact Leclerc, who was coming off a promising stretch during which he allowed zero runs over his last seven innings, was deployed to close out a 5-0 lead but ran into trouble. His first pitch was taken deep by Skye Bolt, then he gave up another solo blast to Ramon Laureano, before Garrett Richards rescued the Rangers. With Joe Barlow (blister) landing on the injured list, manager Chris Woodward may have been acclimating Leclerc, a former closer, to a late-inning role.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Gray sharp through 7 innings, Rangers beat A's 5-2

Jon Gray allowed only a fourth-inning infield single in seven shutout innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works two scoreless innings in win Leclerc did not allow a hit or walk while striking out one over two scoreless innings in Monday's 10-8 win over Oakland.

Impact Leclerc threw multiple innings for the third time in his last four outings. After a rough patch following his reinstatement from from the 60-day injured list mid-June, the right-hander has settled in nicely, pitching seven scoreless innings during the month of July. The former closer is used to pitching single innings, but manager Chris Woodward may have found a new role for Leclerc.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers pound 3 HRs, beat Rangers 14-7 to end 6-game skid

Eric Haase had three hits, including one of three Detroit homers, and the Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 14-7 win over the Texas Rangers

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duran hits bases-clearing triple in 9th, Texas beats Tigers

Ezequiel Duran hit a three-run triple with two out in the ninth inning to give the Texas Rangers a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers Activate Former Closer From IR Jose Leclerc is headed back to Texas after the 2021 season due to Tommy John surgery

JUNE 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reinstated from 60-day IL Leclerc (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Leclerc missed most of the 2020 season due to a shoulder issue and underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2021 that has kept him sidelined since then. However, the right-hander began a rehab assignment in late May and posted a 5.00 ERA, 11:5 K:BB and 1.56 WHIP in nine innings over nine appearances between the Double-A and Triple-A clubs. Leclerc earned double-digit saves in 2018 and 2019, but he may not be in the mix for closing duties right away since Joe Barlow has been effective in a ninth-inning role this year. However, it's possible that Leclerc works his way back into a setup role now that he's fully healthy.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers start 4-game series at home against the Rangers

The Detroit Tigers begin a four-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Thursday

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers play the Astros in first of 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series

JUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox and Rangers meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox play the Rangers leading series 1-0

The Chicago White Sox face the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox host the Rangers to begin 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians host the Rangers in first of 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series

JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians host the Rangers to begin 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Texas Rangers to start a three-game series

JUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers and Mariners play, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers host the Mariners on 3-game home slide

The Texas Rangers are looking to end their three-game home losing streak with a victory against the Seattle Mariners

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers take on the Mariners in first of 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the Seattle Mariners to open a three-game series

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers face the Rays with 2-1 series lead

The Texas Rangers host the Tampa Bay Rays, leading the series 2-1

JUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS