Rangers Rely on Veterans, Leiter Returns Against Giants

The Texas Rangers, dealing with injuries to Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, are relying on veteran starters Patrick Corbin, Jacob deGrom, and Nathan Eovaldi to navigate a tough schedule stretch with no off days until May 5. Rookie Jack Leiter is set to return from injury and start against the San Francisco Giants after a successful rehab outing, offering reinforcement to the pitching rotation. The Giants' Tyler Mahle has emerged as a key matchup, boasting a league-leading 0.68 ERA and a 16 2/3-inning scoreless streak early in the season. The Rangers' pitching strategy and the notable performance of Mahle are expected to be decisive factors in the upcoming games. In other MLB news, the Cleveland Guardians have begun a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins. Additionally, the New York Rangers are undergoing major roster changes and a coaching shift after a disappointing NHL season.