Cubs Pitcher Leiter Clears Waivers

Chicago Cubs pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Iowa.

Leiter Jr. could accept the assignment or decide to become a free agent.

Leiter Jr. was 2-7 with a 3.99 ERA in 35 games for the Cubs last season largely as a relief pitcher.

In three seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays and Cubs, Leiter Jr. is 5-14 with a 4.95 ERA and three saves, all with the Cubs in ’22.