Yankees announce lineup vs Texas Rangers for today's game

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The Yankees have announced their lineup for today's game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Max Fried will start for the Yankees, facing off against Texas pitcher Jack Leiter.

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Yankees lineup announced for game against Texas Rangers
Max Fried starting for Yankees
Jack Leiter starting for Texas Rangers
Game taking place in Arlington, Texas
Leiter is son of former MLB pitcher Al Leiter

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Yankees announce lineup vs Texas Rangers for today's game

Out in Arlington, Texas, Monday night's Yankees vs. Rangers game will have some local flair.

Right-hander Jack Leiter, the son of former Yankees and Mets starter Al Leiter, is scheduled to start for Texas, opposing veteran Yankees lefty ace Max Fried (3-1, 2.40 ERA).

What to know about Jack Leiter

Jack Leiter (1-1, 4.97 ERA), who just turned 26, was a Delbarton School teammate of Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, a draft-and-follow 20th-round selection by the Yankees in 2019.

In 2021, the Rangers drafted Leiter out of Vanderbilt University with the second pick overall.

Leiter has made two career starts against the Yankees, going 0-1 with a 6.48 ERA. Here's the Yankees' lineup he'll face on Monday night at Globe Life Field: