Nathan Eovaldi, once a key starter for the Boston Red Sox, is now a Texas Rangers ace having his 2025 campaign cut short after an MRI confirmed a strained right rotator cuff. The diagnosis means the 35-year-old right-hander will likely miss the remainder of the regular season, a blow that resonates deeply given how well he was pitching up to this point.
Throughout the season, Eovaldi has been nothing short of spectacular for Texas. His 11–3 record and a career‑best 1.73 ERA stand out, as do his 129 strikeouts against just 21 walks over 130 innings in 22 starts. The Rangers were a formidable 15–7 in his starts, compared to 51–60 otherwise—a discrepancy that highlights just how pivotal Eovaldi has been.
Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young confirmed that surgery won’t be required, but the outlook remains bleak for a return before season’s end. Young emphasized how important Eovaldi has been to the team, deepening the gravity of his absence.
Adding to the frustration is how timely this injury is. Eovaldi’s absence comes at a moment when strides toward the playoffs are critical, and with Marcus Semien out for the year too, the Rangers find themselves stretched thin on both pitching depth and offensive consistency.
Still, there’s a ray of hope. Chris Young left the door slightly ajar for a possible postseason return, which has sparked anticipation among fans and the organization alike. Given how Eovaldi has carried the team throughout the season, even a late October appearance could prove monumental.
In the meantime, the Rangers must adapt. The rotation is now forced to rely on depth and reinforcements as they push through the final stretch. Meanwhile, Patrick Corbin provided a spark recently with eight scoreless innings, something manager Bruce Bochy called “a shot in the arm” for a troubled unit
