Nathan Eovaldi DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) took a step in the right direction on Wednesday by playing catch, according to DLLS Sports' Jeff Wilson. The Rangers are still unsure when Eovaldi will return from the 15-day injured list, though. He is eligible to come back this Friday, but that isn't going to happen since he hasn't gotten back on a mound yet following a right-triceps injury that put him on the shelf on May 29. In the meantime, Jacob Latz could remain in Texas' starting rotation. The 35-year-old should remain stashed in all fantasy formats, and hopefully he'll be able to return from the IL before the end of June. In his first 12 starts of the year in 2025, Eovaldi had gone 4-3 with a 1.56 ERA (2.32 FIP) and league-best 0.81 WHIP with 73 strikeouts and 10 walks in 69 1/3 innings pitched. He should remain a high-floor fantasy starter whenever he returns.

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) is in Arlington to undergo further diagnostic testing on his injured triceps, manager Bruce Bochy announced. The Rangers expect Eovaldi to throw a bullpen session this weekend. Eovaldi went on the 15-day IL with tightness in his triceps on June 1 (retroactive to May 29), derailing a fantastic start to the season for the 35-year-old. He stormed out of the gates with 69 1/3 innings of 1.56 ERA ball (3.37 xERA) and 73 strikeouts against a meager 10 walks before his IL stint. While it's unknown when Eovaldi will return, the Rangers have suggested his IL placement was precautionary. If that's the case, he could be back in their rotation soon.

The Texas Rangers are placing right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right-triceps injury and are calling up right-hander Codi Heuer from the minors in a corresponding move. Additionally, the club designated catcher Tucker Barnhart for assignment. The Rangers were hoping to just push Eovaldi back after he experienced fatigue in his triceps muscle after his last outing on Tuesday, but the 35-year-old veteran will now have to miss at least the next two weeks. Eovaldi doesn't have any structural damage in his right arm, though, so the team is optimistic he'll be ready to return when he's eligible in mid-June. In the meantime, rookie right-hander Kumar Rocker (shoulder) figures to come off the IL and start in Eovaldi's place on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Eovaldi has been strong for Texas so far in 2025 and should be stashed in fantasy leagues while he's on the shelf.