Nathan Eovaldi Fantasy Stats

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder, hernia) does not expect to have any limitations ahead of spring training next month, he said during an appearance on the SportsDay Rangers podcast. Eovaldi suffered a season-ending rotator cuff strain last August, followed by a sports hernia that required surgery in October. However, it sounds like he's nearing full health, and not only will he be a full-go for spring training, but he should be cleared to make the Opening Day rotation. "I've been throwing multiple bullpens, and my arm feels great, body feels great, and I'm ready for the season to get going," he said. That's great news for the Rangers and fantasy baseball managers. Eovaldi pitched to a stellar 1.73 ERA last year, and his 2.80 FIP was also quite impressive despite suggesting he experienced some good luck. He should return to his terrific form this year, looking to maintain his phenomenal 8.93 K/9, 1.45 BB/9, and 50.3% ground ball rate from 2025. He currently projects as the No. 2 starter in an exciting rotation that also features Jacob deGrom and MacKenzie Gore. As it stands, Eovaldi ranks as the #42 starting pitcher in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (hernia) underwent surgery on Wednesday for a sports hernia, baseball sources told Jeff Wilson of AllDlls.com. Eovaldi, who was excellent with a 1.73 ERA for the Rangers when he did pitch in 2025, was shut down in August with a rotator-cuff strain in his right shoulder. While it's more bad injury news for a player with a long list of injuries in his career, the good news is that Eovaldi is expected to be ready for the start of spring training next year in mid-February. Eovaldi got good news on his rotator cuff, so that shouldn't be an issue going into next season. He is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, so he should be able to resume throwing in the offseason around when he normally does. If healthy, Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom are expected to sit at the top of Texas' rotation next year as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) is dealing with a right rotator-cuff strain and is likely done for the rest of the season, according to general manager/president of baseball operations Chris Young. It's a huge blow for fantasy managers and the Rangers, who are slowly but surely falling out of the playoff picture in the American League. At this point, fantasy managers in redraft leagues can probably send the 35-year-old veteran to the waiver wire. Eovaldi looked great in his last start last Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, allowing just one run over seven innings to lower his season ERA to 1.73 (2.78 FIP). He will finish his 14th year in the big leagues with an 11-3 record, league-best .786 win-loss percentage, a 0.85 WHIP and 129:21 K:BB over his 22 starts. It's unclear at this time who will take his rotation spot in Texas.

The Texas Rangers have listed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (back) as their probable start for Friday's series opener against the Atlanta Braves, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Eovaldi will be followed by young pitchers Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The 35-year-old veteran will be making his return to the mound after he was scratched from his last start last weekend with back tightness. Eovaldi will have had ample rest, he last pitched before the All-Star break, and he'll be facing a Braves team that isn't all that scary outside of Ronald Acuna Jr. in the lineup. Atlanta ranks 19th in MLB in OPS at .706, while Eovaldi has been lights-out in his 16 starts for Texas this year with a 7-3 record, 1.58 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 94 strikeouts in 91 innings pitched. Still, there will be more risk involved with Eovaldi in his first start back.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) has been cleared to take the mound for Wednesday's contest against the Athletics. Eovaldi was scratched ahead of his start on Sunday due to back tightness. He received a few days off rest and is now ready to take the mound again without any restrictions. Eovaldi holds a 1.58 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and a 94/14 K/BB ratio across 16 starts this season. He needs to be rostered and started in all fantasy formats ahead of this outing against the A's. UPDATE: Manager Bruce Bochy said that Eovaldi will either start on Wednesday against the A's or on Friday in the series opener against the Atlanta Braves.

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday that the team is "targeting Wednesday" for starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) to make his next start, per Dallas News' Shawn McFarland. Eovaldi was scratched from Sunday's start against the Tigers due to back stiffness. The 35-year-old has dealt with injuries throughout his career but has been outstanding this season, going 7-3 with a 1.58 ERA, a 0.85 WHIP, and a 27.0% strikeout rate in 16 starts and 91 innings pitched. If all goes well, he would line up for a start against a strong Athletics lineup. While the veteran has been excellent this season, the tough matchup and his questionable health could encourage fantasy managers to sit him if he takes the mound.

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (back) will not make his scheduled start on Sunday because of back stiffness, manager Bruce Bochy announced. The Rangers will instead turn to left-hander Jacob Latz against the Detroit Tigers. Eovaldi missed most of June with elbow inflammation, but he has been superb over 16 starts. The 35-year-old has gone 7-3 with a 1.58 ERA, a 0.85 WHIP, and 94:14 K:BB across 91 innings. Latz has performed well in his own right, having recorded a 3.00 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and 48:21 K:BB in 48 frames. However, he has typically gone three or fewer innings in the vast majority of his 21 appearances.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (7-3) pitched into the eighth inning on Sunday, allowing just one run and picking up the win against the Houston Astros. Eovaldi scattered five hits, walked one, and struck out eight over 7 IP in what was another convincing performance. The 35-year-old veteran is having a career season, with a lights-out 1.58 ERA and 0.85 WHIP supported by a 94:14 K:BB ratio over 91 IP. Regression is almost certain with numbers like that, but even with that baked in, he should still be considered a must-start fantasy option regardless of matchup. Eovaldi is in line to face the Detroit Tigers next Sunday, but things could change if the Rangers' rotation gets shuffled after the All-Star break.

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi had a rough outing against the Seattle Mariners on Friday in his return from a triceps injury. Making his first start since May 27, Eovaldi lasted just three innings and yielded three earned runs on five hits with two strikeouts against two walks over 45 pitches. Eovaldi didn't factor into the decision in a 7-6 loss for the Rangers. Despite Friday's subpar outing, Eovaldi still owns a stingy 1.87 ERA (2.38 FIP) with an elite 0.87 WHIP and 75:12 K:BB in 72 1/3 frames. The 35-year-old will try to bounce back Wednesday at home against the Baltimore Orioles.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) will be activated off the 15-day injured list and start Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. As expected, Eovaldi will make his return to the mound after being sidelined since the beginning of June due to a right triceps injury. He threw a few simulated games, but didn't need a rehab assignment before returning to the rotation. Eovaldi has been excellent with a 1.56 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 73/10 K/BB ratio across 12 starts this season. Fantasy managers should activate him off their IL and get him in their lineups ahead of first pitch.