Player Page

Weather | Roster

Mike Leake | Starting Pitcher

Team: Cincinnati Reds
Age / DOB:  (25) / 11/12/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 186
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
Share: 

Latest News

Recent News

Mike Leake shut out the Marlins over 6 2/3 innings as the Reds won on Wednesday.
Leake scattered nine hits and a walk, but the Marlins hitters could only manage one extra-base hit -- a double by Derek Dietrich -- off the right-hander on the night. He struck out six in the outing. His next outing will come Monday against the Mets. May 15 - 11:13 PM

Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days


Player News

Date:
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Mike Leake was charged with four runs in seven-plus innings Wednesday in a loss to the Braves.

If Dusty Baker had pulled Leake after seven, it would have been just two runs. Leake gave up a single to start the eighth and then caught a very bad break, as Andrelton Simmons pulled a slow grounder on a very good outside curveball and put it right in the spot the shortstop had just vacated. Leake was then pulled and both inherited runners scored as part of a five-run inning. So, Leake probably deserved better in this one. Nonetheless, he seems likely to be pulled from the rotation once Johnny Cueto returns.
May 8 - 4:50 PM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Mike Leake yielded two runs in 5 2/3 innings Friday in a victory over the Cubs.

Leake allowed nine hits, but seven of them were singles, and he went without walking a batter. He's gone 2-1 with a 2.78 ERA in his last four starts after struggling in his first two. Still, it may not be enough to save his rotation spot once Johnny Cueto comes off the disabled list.
May 3 - 6:01 PM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Mike Leake yielded three runs in three innings Saturday in a loss to the Nationals.

Leake really labored, giving up six hits and three walks. He needed 71 pitches just to get nine outs. His ERA jumped from 3.81 to 4.34 in the loss. He had two strong starts before this one, but the pressure is on with Tony Cingrani as a potential replacement once Johnny Cueto (lat) is ready to return.
Apr 27 - 4:32 PM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Mike Leake pitched seven innings of two-run ball Monday in a no-decision against the Cubs.

With Tony Cingrani now gunning for his job, Leake has allowed just two runs in 14 innings in his last two starts, lowering his ERA from 6.75 to 3.81. As long as he keeps this up, he should retain his spot once Johnny Cueto returns.
Apr 23 - 12:11 AM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Mike Leake pitched seven scoreless innings and went 3-for-4 at the plate as the Reds beat the Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday.

It was a nice change for Leake, who had two mediocre starts his first two times out. The right-hander didn't walk anyone and allowed just three hits to the Phillies, striking out seven. He also did damage with the bat, tripling as part of his three hits. His next start, Monday against the Cubs, looks favorable as well.
Apr 17 - 10:25 PM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Mike Leake struggled in a no-decision against the Pirates on Friday, allowing five runs on 10 hits over his six innings of work.

Leake also walked two while striking out a pair. He was handed the fifth starter’s job in the Reds’ rotation after Aroldis Chapman was moved back to the closer’s role, but he hasn’t yet delivered the results they expected of him. He’ll take an inflated 6.75 ERA and 6/6 K/BB ratio into Wednesday’s home start against the Phillies.
Apr 12 - 11:06 PM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Mike Leake allowed one run over six innings in the Reds 7-3 win over the Padres on Wednesday.

It was a good way to bounce back for the 25-year-old after struggling against the Dodgers his last time out. Lake will occupy the fifth spot in the Reds rotation after it was announced that Aroldis Chapman would stay in the bullpen. Leake is one of the better No. 5 starters in the league, but his lack of true strikeout stuff makes him an unappealing option outside of NL-only fantasy leagues.
Mar 27 - 7:23 PM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

After being named the Reds' fifth starter Friday, Mike Leake gave up four runs over five innings against the Dodgers.

Not the best way to inspire confidence in Reds fans. Leake allowed five hits -- including two homers to Luis Cruz -- and three walks while striking out a pair. Coming off a 4.58 ERA last season, he doesn't offer much appeal outside of NL-only formats.
Mar 22 - 7:31 PM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Mike Leake will be the Reds' No. 5 starter following the decision to leave Aroldis Chapman in the closer role.

It's big news for Leake, who had been slated for the Triple-A rotation. The right-hander posted a disappointing 4.58 ERA and 1.35 WHIP last season, but he stands a decent chance at bouncing back to be a serviceable NL-only option.
Mar 22 - 3:53 PM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Reds and RHP Mike Leake avoided arbitration Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.06 million contract.

Leake requested $3.5 million and was offered $2.65 million from the Reds when arbitration figures were exchanged last month, so the two sides settled for a little under the midpoint. The 25-year-old right-hander was arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter. With Aroldis Chapman expected to join the Reds' starting rotation, Leake's role is uncertain headed into spring training.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Feb 6 - 9:03 AM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Mike Leake requested $3.5 million and was offered $2.65 million from the Reds when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday.

It's the first time that the 25-year-old is eligible for arbitration, and comes at a time when his spot in the Reds' rotation is very uncertain for the 2013 season. He'll need a strong showing during spring training or he could be ticketed for Triple-A to start the season.
Source: CBSSports.com
Jan 18 - 7:38 PM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Mike Leake labored through 4 1/3 innings Wednesday, getting knocked around for five runs on six hits and two walks in an NLDS Game 4 loss to the Giants.

Leake wasn't added to the roster until Wednesday morning, when the Reds chose him to take the spot of the injured Johnny Cueto (oblique). It's outings like these that show why he wasn't part of the roster in the first place. Cincy would surely like to avoid giving him the ball again during a potential NLCS berth, but they might not have a choice with Cueto ineligible to return before the World Series.
Wed, Oct 10, 2012 08:01:00 PM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

Mike Leake has replaced Johnny Cueto (oblique) on the NLDS roster and will start Game 4 against the Giants on Wednesday.

This means Mat Latos will pitch a Game 5, if needed. Leake didn't make the initial cut for the NLDS roster after posting a 4.58 ERA and 116/41 K/BB ratio in 179 innings over 30 starts this season. He hasn't pitched since September 29.
Related: Mat Latos, Johnny Cueto
Source: John Fay on Twitter
Wed, Oct 10, 2012 11:51:00 AM
Mike Leake - S - Reds

The Reds will activate Mike Leake to start Game 4 of the NLDS against the Giants on Wednesday.

MLB still needs to sign off on the move, but he will replace the injured Johnny Cueto (oblique) on the roster. Leake was left off the NLDS roster after posting a 4.58 ERA and 116/41 K/BB ratio in 179 innings over 30 starts this season.
Related: Johnny Cueto
Source: Bob Nightengale on Twitter
Wed, Oct 10, 2012 11:16:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Ryan Hanigan
2Devin Mesoraco
1B1Joey Votto
2Neftali Soto
2B1Brandon Phillips
SS1Zack Cozart
2Cesar Izturis
3B1Todd Frazier
2Jack Hannahan
LF1Ryan Ludwick
2Chris Heisey
3Xavier Paul
4Donald Lutz
CF1Shin-Soo Choo
2Derrick Robinson
RF1Jay Bruce
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Johnny Cueto
2Mat Latos
3Bronson Arroyo
4Homer Bailey
5Mike Leake
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Aroldis Chapman
2Jonathan Broxton
3Sean Marshall
4Sam LeCure
5JJ Hoover
6Alfredo Simon
7Logan Ondrusek
8Manny Parra
9Nick Masset