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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Nathan Eovaldi, 36-year-old Rangers RHP, was scratched from his May 12 start due to left side tightness but has recovered quickly. He threw a successful bullpen session on May 14 and expects to make his next scheduled start on May 18 vs. Houston. Prior to the injury, Eovaldi delivered exceptional performances against the Yankees in back-to-back starts (May 1 and May 6), posting a 0.60 ERA with 15:1 K:BB ratio over his last two outings. His most recent start on May 6 featured 8 innings, 1 run, 3 hits, 0 walks, and 8 strikeouts with a season-high 31 curveballs thrown. Season stats: 4-4 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 47 strikeouts in 47.2 IP.
Strengths
- + Excellent recent form with dominant back-to-back starts vs. Yankees (0.60 ERA, 15:1 K:BB)
- + Strong strikeout ability (8 K's in most recent start, season-high)
- + Effective pitch mix with curveball showing elite effectiveness
- + Quick recovery from injury with successful bullpen session
- + Veteran experience and two-time All-Star status
- + High strike percentage (72 of 101 pitches for strikes in last start)
- + Minimal hits allowed in recent outings
- + Manager confidence in return timeline
Injury Status: day-to-day -- Left side tightness; scratched from May 12 start vs. Diamondbacks; threw bullpen session May 14 without issue; expected to return for scheduled start May 18 vs. Houston Astros
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Nathan Eovaldi is a sp for the Texas Rangers.
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Recent News
Jose Altuve (side) was held out of the Astros' starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Rangers.
May 17, 2026
Nathan Eovaldi improved to 5-4 on Sunday in Houston, throwing seven shutout innings while striking out eight en route to a 8-0 victory.
May 17, 2026
Nathan Eovaldi: Expects to make start Sunday
May 13, 2026
Nathan Eovaldi: Plays catch Wednesday
May 13, 2026
Nathan Eovaldi (side) completed a bullpen session on Wednesday.
May 13, 2026