Mark Leiter Jr. was thrust into a critical role for the New York Yankees during the AL Championship Series after being added to the roster. He pitched 1 1/3 innings in Game 4, securing a win against the Cleveland Guardians and bringing the Yankees closer to their first World Series since 2009.

Despite not pitching since late September, Leiter managed to navigate a challenging situation, replacing an ineffective Clay Holmes. Manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in Leiter's performance, despite a minor error during the game.