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Rangers Ace Nathan Eovaldi Likely Out for Season With Rotator Cuff Strain

MRI results confirmed a rotator cuff strain, with no surgery expected.

Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws to the plate during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Aug 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images/File Photo
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 22: Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Globe Life Field on August 22, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
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Overview

  • Team president Chris Young announced Tuesday that Nathan Eovaldi is likely done for 2025 after a shoulder injury diagnosed as a rotator cuff strain.
  • An MRI on Tuesday confirmed the injury, and the club indicated he will not require an operation.
  • Eovaldi reported soreness while playing catch Sunday following a seven-inning, one-run start Friday against Cleveland, and he had been listed as Wednesday’s probable starter versus the Angels.
  • The 35-year-old right-hander was having a career-best year at 11-3 with a 1.73 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 130 innings after previously missing most of June with elbow inflammation.
  • Texas entered Tuesday 5.5 games out of the final AL wild-card spot and has also lost Evan Carter and Marcus Semien to likely season-ending injuries despite trading for pitching help at the deadline.