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Jack Leiter Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Out Until August

Leiter is out until at least August after undergoing ankle surgery. "The ankle has been altering Leiter’s mechanics and affecting his performance," Chris Young said per Evan Grant. The right-hander slipped in the on-deck circle on April 22 versus Pittsburgh and pitched through it, going 3-7 with a 5.29 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 80 innings this season.

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