NATHAN EOVALDI NEWS

Nathan Eovaldi returns to start for Rangers vs. rival Astros Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound for the first time in seven weeks when the Texas Rangers face the Houston Astros on Tuesday in Arlington,...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Nathan Eovaldi, at just the right time, will be activated from IL, start Game 2 vs. Astros Texas — now nearly on the outside looking in of the postseason — is getting Eovaldi back at a perfect time.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Will start Tuesday Eovaldi (forearm) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Astros, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Eovaldi has been given the green light to return from the injured list after going down with a right forearm strain July 30. This figures to be a big boost for the Rangers, who are battling against Houston and Seattle for first place in the AL West. Evodaldi was pitching well prior to his injury, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with a 19:15 in his previous five starts (30 innings).

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return from IL on Tuesday Eovaldi (forearm) completed a bullpen session Sunday and could be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Astros, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com repor...

Impact The Rangers have confirmed only Andrew Heaney as a starter for their crucial three-game series with Houston that begins Monday, with starters for Tuesday and Wednesday having yet to be announced. Eovaldi and Max Scherzer (forearm) seem to be tentatively penciled in for the latter two outings, however, after the two hurlers both completed side sessions Sunday. The Rangers will likely check back in with both Eovaldi and Scherzer on Monday before finalizing their plans for the final two games of the series. Assuming Eovaldi checked out fine Monday and is activated to start Tuesday, he could be on a restricted pitch count, given that he hasn't made an appearance for the Rangers since July 18 and didn't complete a minor-league rehab assignment beforehand.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

There's no return date set for Nathan Eovaldi yet, but Bruce Bochy says 'he's on his way' The 33-year-old All-Star hasn't pitched since July 18, but should rejoin the Rangers' rotation without needed a rehab start.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Throws again Friday Eovaldi (forearm) threw a bullpen session Friday, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact As scheduled, Eovaldi took the mound Friday for what was expected to be a heavier bullpen session following a lighter one Tuesday. The right-hander suffered a minor setback during his rehab, but the Rangers remain hopeful Eovaldi will not need a rehab start before rejoining the rotation.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws light session Eovaldi (forearm) threw a light bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Eovaldi was on a regular track to return from his injury, but the timetable was extended when the right-hander experienced tightness in his side following a bullpen session last week. Texas manager Bruce Bochy said said Tuesday's session went well, and Eovaldi is scheduled to throw a "much heavier" session Friday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Eovaldi Improves, Set for Next Session Nathan Eovaldi is set up for another bullpen session when the Texas Rangers return home to Globe Life Field.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers Update Nathan Eovaldi Rehab The Rangers are not expected to have back Nathan Eovaldi for their midweek series against the New York Mets.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Side tightness after bullpen Eovaldi (forearm) felt tightness in his side following a bullpen session last Thursday, MLB.com reports.

Impact "There's a little tightness, that's all," Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. "We're just backing off a little bit so this doesn't get worse." Eovaldi is slated to throw another bullpen session Tuesday, so the side issue doesn't appear to be of major concern. It does push back a potential return date, though, and the team has not yet decided whether the right-hander will need a rehab assignment before sliding back into the rotation. Eovaldi originally went on the injured list back in late July with a strained forearm.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Ace Nathan Eovaldi 'Ready to Go' Texas Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi threw another bullpen on Thursday and the team is trying to determine when he’ll return.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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AUGUST 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Another bullpen scheduled Eovaldi (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, MLB.com reports.

Impact This will be Eovaldi's fourth throwing session and third bullpen. The right-hander also threw live batting practice Monday. Eovaldi appears to be nearing a return with the only issue left to decide is whether he makes a rehab start before being activated.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws to live batters Eovaldi (forearm) faced batters during a live batting practice session Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Eovaldi was encouraged following the session, estimating that one of the batted balls would have been a hit. The right-hander believes he could get big-league hitters out now if asked to pitch; however, neither Eovaldi nor Texas manager Bruce Bochy would confirm the next step. A rehab start could be in the offing, but the possibility exists Eovaldi could immediately return to the rotation.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Eovaldi Finally to Live Hitters Texas Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi took the next significant step on his way back from the injured list.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Could Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi skip rehab assignment? Bruce Bochy 'not ruling out anything' Eovaldi, who hasn’t pitched since July 18, was encouraged by the work he did Monday facing live hitters.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Will face live hitters Eovaldi (forearm) will throw to live hitters this week while the Rangers are in Arizona for a series against the Diamondbacks, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The report indicates Eovaldi has thrown three successful bullpen sessions, which includes the one he reportedly was scheduled to throw this weekend. Presumably, there were no issues in the third bullpen session, so the Rangers are moving onto the next step, throwing to live batters. That will happen during the team's two-game series against the Diamondbacks, either Monday or Tuesday.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will face live hitters this week The Rangers may be close to the return of injured All-Star pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. Eovaldi will face live hitters this week.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Nathan Eovaldi Ready for Live Batters The Texas Rangers appear ready for starter Nathan Eovaldi to throw live batting practice next week.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Third bullpen scheduled Eovaldi (forearm) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session this weekend, MLB.com reports.

Impact Eovaldi has thrown two encouraging bullpen sessions this week, including Wednesday when he worked the equivalent of two innings. The Rangers presumably will check to see where the right-hander's at following this weekend's session before deciding on next steps.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Eovaldi Throws 'Encouraging' Bullpen Nathan Eovaldi took another step toward returning to the mound for the Texas Rangers.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nathan Eovaldi Throws 'Encouraging' Bullpen Nathan Eovaldi took another step toward returning to the mound for the Texas Rangers.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Throws another bullpen session Eovaldi (forearm) threw another bullpen session Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Eovaldi pitched the equivalent of two innings during his bullpen Tuesday, and the Rangers were encouraged by what they saw. The 33-year-old righty figures to graduate to facing live hitters soon and could return before the end of the month if the team decides to skip a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 12, 2023

Throws bullpen session Eovaldi (forearm) threw a 15-20 pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Eovaldi is tentatively slated for a lengthier bullpen session Saturday. The 33-year-old has been out since late July with a right forearm strain and is, at minimum, more than a week away from rejoining the Rangers' rotation. It does appear as though Eovaldi is progressing, though, which is certainly encouraging.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE