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Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi Likely Done for 2025 with Rotator Cuff Strain

The club says an MRI confirmed the injury 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

  • President of baseball operations Chris Young said Eovaldi will be placed on the injured list, likely the 15-day IL, following Tuesday’s diagnosis.
  • Eovaldi experienced increased shoulder soreness, shut down a bullpen session between starts, and said he was surprised by the MRI results.
  • The 35-year-old was having a career-best year at 11-3 with a 1.73 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 130 innings, briefly qualifying as MLB’s ERA leader after his last start.
  • Texas entered Tuesday about 5.5 games back of the final AL wild-card spot, making the loss of its ace a significant setback to late-season hopes.
  • The Rangers also have Evan Carter and Marcus Semien sidelined; the team says neither he nor Semien is expected to need surgery, with only a potential postseason return in play.