Leasure earned the save in Friday's 7-5 win over the Tigers, striking out two while retiring all five batters he faced.
Leasure was summoned with two runners on in the eighth inning and was perfect in delivering a five-out save. The 27-year-old has been strong since the All-Star break, converting all five of his save chances with a 3.05 ERA and 30:6 K:BB over 21 appearances. For the year, he's tallied seven saves and 11 holds while posting a 3.95 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 70:27 K:BB across 54.2 innings.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Records sixth save
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Leasure picked up the save in a 4-3 win over the Twins on Wednesday, allowing one hit and one walk with no strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.
Leasure turned in his sixth save of the season, and it was also his fourth consecutive scoreless outing. The right-hander had a 4.62 ERA for the year through July 28, but he's been exceptional out of the Chicago bullpen since the start of August. Over his last 14 innings, Leasure has a 2.57 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB with four saves to enhance his ERA to 4.08 for the campaign.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Picks up fifth save
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Leasure retired all four batters faced to earn the save in Monday's 6-5 win at Minnesota. He struck out two.
The Chicago reliever required only 14 pitches to notch his first four-out save of the season. With Leasure, Grant Taylor, Mike Vasil, and Steven Wilson all collecting saves in August for the White Sox, the team is in a full blown closer-by-committee situation. Through 52 total frames, Leasure has pitched to a 4.15 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and impressive 11.8 K/9, which should keep him in the mix for occasional save opportunities going forward.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Handles ninth inning
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Leasure struck out two and walked one across a scoreless inning of work Saturday against the Twins.
Leasure has two of the White Sox's last three saves, but he handled the eighth inning in a recent appearance Monday, with Grant Taylor taking the ninth. Taylor didn't pitch Saturday, but Leasure effectively handled the ninth frame with a four-run lead. Regardless of the exact split moving forward, saves aren't likely to be plentiful for Leasure. He has worked nine innings thus far in August, allowing only two earned runs while maintaining a 16:2 K:BB.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Grabs fourth save
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Leasure picked up the save in Tuesday's win over the Tigers, striking out the only batter he faced.
After Mike Vasil surrendered a three-run homer to Colt Keith in the ninth to trim Chicago's lead, Leasure was called on to face Spencer Torkelson and needed just five pitches to fan him and close out his fourth save of the season. The 26-year-old right-hander also has four blown saves this year and carries a 4.17 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 56:23 K:BB across 45.1 innings.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Notches third save
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Leasure didn't strike out a batter in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Saturday's 1-0 win against the Angels.
Aaron Civale and Brandon Eisert combined to allow just one hit through eight innings, and Leasure finished things off by retiring the side in the ninth on just nine pitches. The White Sox haven't had a consistent closer this season, with Leasure and Grant Taylor tied for the team lead with three apiece. Taylor offers more upside and a classic closer arsenal, but the White Sox seem uncertain whether they want to develop the top prospect exclusively as a high-leverage reliever.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Picks up second save
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Leasure earned the save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Toronto, allowing one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
He made quick work of the Blue Jays after Grant Taylor successfully faced down Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero in the eighth inning, with Leasure striking out the first two batters he faced before working around an Alejandro Kirk single. It's the second save of the year for Leasure and his first since May 20. The 26-year-old right-hander sports a 4.18 ERA with a 1.55 WHIP and 39 strikeouts through 32.1 innings this season.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Working as opener Tuesday
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Leasure will serve as the White Sox's opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against Arizona, Jack Ankony of SI.com repots.
Leasure will likely cover the first inning or two before exiting the game. Lefty Tyler Alexander is a candidate to work in long relief Tuesday.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Blows save, takes loss Sunday
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Leasure (0-4) took the loss against the Rangers on Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits while striking out two in the ninth inning.
Leasure was called upon to protect a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning but immediately ran into trouble, hitting the leadoff batter and giving up a double. A fielding error allowed the tying run to score before Adolis Garcia delivered a crushing two-run double. The 26-year-old Leasure is now just 1-for-5 in save chances and owns a 4.26 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB across 19 innings this season.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Earns first save of 2025
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Leasure earned his first save of the season in Tuesday's win over the Mariners after tossing a scoreless ninth inning. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out two.
Leasure worked around a two-out double from Donovan Solano to close out the game for his first save this season and third save of his career. He's now punched out eight batters in his last four innings and has compiled five holds and a save in May. For the season, Leasure owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB in 16.1 innings.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Escapes eighth-inning jam
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Leasure retired the only batter he faced in the eighth inning to earn a hold Tuesday against the Royals.
Leasure entered the game with the tying run at second base in the eighth inning and retired the only batter he faced on three pitches to escape the jam. He was surprisingly not brought back out for the ninth inning despite the light workload, with Cam Booser instead blowing a save chance and taking the loss. This usage suggests that Leasure is the White Sox's preferred highest-leverage reliever -- rather than designated closer -- though it's difficult to speculate on the closer role given that the team has only one save for the season.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Blows save, suffers loss
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Leasure (0-2) blew the save and took the loss in Sunday's extra-inning game with the Athletics. He allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit and no walks in one-third of an inning.
Leasure was called upon to close out a 2-1 lead in the 10th inning. The Chicago reliever struck out JJ Bleday before allowing a walk-off, two-run homer on his first pitch to Luis Urias. Since the White Sox have only seven wins, it has been difficult to determine who is the team's closer. However, given the opportunity he was given in this game, Leasure still remains in the saves mix. He currently sports a 4.50 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB across 10 innings while surrendering three homers.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Pitches in ninth Saturday
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Leasure allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one across a scoreless ninth inning Saturday against the Red Sox.
The White Sox haven't recorded a save as a team yet this season, leaving the closer role largely superfluous. Early favorite for the job Mike Clevinger was designated for assignment earlier in the week, which appears to put Leasure in the best position to protect any late leads. He pitched in a low-leverage situation Friday but then entered Saturday's game in the ninth inning with the score knotted at 3-3. That suggests Leasure may be the best option to speculate on saves for the White Sox, but opportunities will likely remain limited.
White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Charged with blown save
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Leasure allowed one hit and one walk without recording an out to blow the save Sunday against the Tigers.
Leasure entered the game in the ninth inning with one out and the bases loaded while being tasked with protecting a two-run lead. He walked the first batter he faced before surrendering a two-run double to Spencer Torkelson to blow the save chance. It was a tough spot for Leasure, but he didn't handle the pressure situation well. Nevertheless, he could be an option in high-leverage spots having recorded six strikeouts across five appearances and 3.2 innings for a White Sox bullpen that lacks standout talent.
White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Activated, optioned to Triple-A
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The White Sox reinstated Leasure (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte.
Leasure allowed three earned runs over 4.1 innings during his rehab assignment with Charlotte, and he will now remain in the minors despite being ostensibly recovered from his shoulder impingement. The 26-year-old carries a 6.32 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through 31.1 innings in the majors this season and most likely won't make another appearance for the White Sox over the final eight games of the year.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Starts up rehab assignment
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Leasure (shoulder) made his second rehab appearance for Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, striking out one and issuing one walk and giving up no hits over a scoreless inning.
Leasure began his rehab assignment last Friday and turned in a 1-2-3 inning for Charlotte that day before following up Tuesday with another strong appearance. On the shelf since July 20 with a right shoulder impingement, Leasure looks like he could be ready to return from the 15-day injured list this weekend and rejoin the bullpen. He'll be a candidate to fill a high-leverage role and could even factor into the closer picture, but save opportunities will likely be few and far between for the 33-113 White Sox down the stretch.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Throws second bullpen
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Leasure (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Friday and is scheduled to throw another Tuesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Leasure has been on the shelf since July 20 with a right shoulder impingement, but has completed a pair of bullpen sessions and has a third on tap. It's unclear if the White Sox plan on sending Leasure on a rehab assignment, but the 25-year-old should be expected back in the first half of September.
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