Jack Leiter experiences setback in rehab with biceps soreness
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter faces a setback in his recovery due to biceps soreness, jeopardizing his potential return in 2026. Leiter was previously working back from arthroscopic ankle surgery performed in late June. The Rangers are temporarily shutting him down as he deals with this new issue, impacting his rehabilitation timeline.
- •Jack Leiter has biceps soreness, impacting rehab progress.
- •He underwent ankle surgery in late June.
- •The Rangers are pausing his recovery efforts.
- •Leiter's return to the mound is now uncertain for 2026.
- 12:54 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Jack Leiter Suffers Setback In Rehab - MLB Trade Rumors
"Rangers righty Jack Leiter is dealing with biceps soreness, putting a potential 2026 return in jeopardy. Read more at MLBTR.
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