The New York Yankees released pitcher Mark Leiter Jr., despite his promising analytics, due to inconsistent performance. Despite impressive underlying metrics, Leiters ERA remained high, and his FIP often worsened. The Yankees, valuing practicality, couldnt afford to wait for his numbers to align with game outcomes, especially for a 34-year-old reliever.
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