Leiter (2-4) took the loss in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Braves, allowing three runs on nine hits and a walk over 6.2 innings while striking out six.

EDGE Analysis

It's the rookie's second straight quality start and third of the season in only six starts total. Leiter's 3.88 ERA is a bit of a mirage, as he's given up six unearned runs through 65 innings, but his 57:25 K:BB is respectable and he could be a useful streaming option in his next outing Monday on the road against the Mets.

Leiter won't make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Braves after the game was postponed due to rain, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies and Braves will make up Tuesday's contest as part of a doubleheader Wednesday, with Jerad Eickhoff handling Game 1 of the twin bill for Philadelphia and Mark Leiter set to take the hill in Game 2, according to Montemurro. The postponement will now result in Leiter missing out on a two-start week, as he'll no longer line up for a second start Sunday against the Marlins.

Leiter is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Braves, Ryan Lawrence of PhillyVoice.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies are having Nick Pivetta rejoin their big league rotation Sunday, so Leiter's next scheduled start was pushed back a day. Leiter was dialed in when he took the mound against the Marlins on Wednesday, as he struck out five batters over seven shutout innings and gave up just a single hit along the way.

Leiter (2-3) shut the Marlins out over seven innings Wednesday, striking out five while allowing just one hit and two walks in a 9-0 win.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies gave him a run of support in the bottom of the first, and that turned out to be all he'd need. Leiter had gotten the boot from the rotation after his Aug. 15 disaster against San Diego, but he actually never made an appearance during his return to the bullpen before being called upon for this start. Following this outing, it's hard to see him getting pushed out of the starting five again, at least for now, but it's worth monitoring his status as we head toward what would be his next turn in the rotation, Monday against the Braves.

Leiter will move into the rotation to start Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies sent Leiter back to the bullpen after he was tagged for eight runs (four earned) over five innings Aug. 15 against the Padres, but he'll get an opportunity to prove himself in a starting role again after Zach Eflin (shoulder) was forced to the disabled list Monday. It's uncertain if Eflin will miss more than one start with the injury, so it's conceivable that Leiter could head back to the bullpen as soon as next week in the event Eflin makes quick progress in his recovery.

Leiter has been moved back to the bullpen, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leiter struggled in his most recent start against the Padres after dominating out of the pen, so the Phils will return him to a role where he has had more success. Ben Lively will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday to start against the Giants.

Leiter (1-3) was charged with eight runs (four earned) on seven hits and three walks over five innings in a loss to the Padres on Tuesday. He hit a batter and struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander struggled from the start and gave up a pair of homers in his later innings, with a couple errors in the fifth compounding the problems. Leiter had allowed just one run with a 16:0 K:BB over 9.1 innings in his last two appearances coming into Tuesday, and it looks like he will continue on in the rotation for a while with Vince Velasquez (finger) on the DL, but should more ups and downs should be expected in his first major-league season. He lines up for a road start against the Giants this weekend.

Leiter will start against the Padres on Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leiter has made three starts for the Phillies this season and has a 3.31 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 16.1 innings. The 26-year-old has pitched well since being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in late July as well, and is a solid plug-and-play option as he faces the Padres in spacious Petco Park.

Leiter will likely replace Vince Velasquez (finger) in the Phillies' rotation, Ben Harris of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leiter tossed 4.1 scoreless innings of relief after Velasquez left his last start, so he lines up perfectly to take a spot in the rotation. He'll be facing the Padres and is a sneaky streaming option given how well he has pitched since his recall from the minors (3.48 ERA and 17:0 K:BB in 10.1 innings).

Leiter allowed one run on four hits over five innings of relief Thursday after starter Vince Velasquez left the game early with a finger injury. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter.

EDGE Analysis

That makes back-to-back impressive long-relief outings for Leiter, who allowed two hits while striking out nine over 4.1 scoreless innings last Saturday. The 2013 22nd-round pick could be an option to join the Phillies' rotation if Velasquez can't make his next start.