Nathan Eovaldi

35-Year-Old PitcherSP

Texas Rangers

Out

Injury Groin

Est. Return 2/1/2026

2025 Stats

W-L

11-3

ERA

1.73

WHIP

0.85

129

2026 Projections

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2026 Fantasy Outlook

Until a late-August shoulder injury ended Eovaldi's season after 22 starts and 130 innings, the right-hander was a legit Cy Young candidate. He continued a late-career renaissance, finishing with an 11-3 record, a 1.73 ERA, a 26.0 strikeout percentage and career-low 4.2 walk rate. He relied more on a split-finger and cutter to produce what was the best season of his career. No longer the high-90s thrower of his youth, Eovaldi has become a better pitcher with age; since turning 30, Eovaldi sports a 3.42 ERA and 16.2 bWAR over six seasons (137 starts). Health is the key. In addition to the shoulder injury, Eovaldi underwent an offseason hernia procedure, but he's expected to be ready for spring training. A healthy Eovaldi will co-lead the team's rotation along with Jacob deGrom. Read Past Outlooks

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