UPDATE: Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has just undergone surgery for a sports hernia, a source confirmed to ESPN today. The procedure took place in Phoenix, and Eovaldi is projected to be ready for the start of the 2026 season.
This urgent news comes after Eovaldi, who boasts an impressive 11-3 record with a career-best 1.73 ERA in 22 starts, was sidelined late last season due to a rotator cuff strain. Fortunately, recent scans indicated healing, paving the way for the surgery.
With Eovaldi’s surgery now complete, he is expected to return to the mound in just four weeks. This timeline is crucial as the Rangers hope to leverage his talent in the upcoming season, following a year where he was instrumental in helping the team maintain the league’s best staff ERA at 3.47.
Eovaldi, turning 36 in February, had been a standout performer but was notably absent from the American League All-Star team after missing significant time in June due to elbow inflammation. Nevertheless, the Rangers rewarded him with a $100,000 All-Star bonus, showcasing their confidence in his abilities.
This surgery marks Eovaldi’s third consecutive season with at least 11 wins since joining Texas on a $75 million, three-year contract that extends through 2027. The veteran pitcher has a solid career record of 102-84 and a 3.84 ERA across 14 MLB seasons, earning World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox in 2018 and the Texas Rangers in 2023.
As the baseball community watches closely, the Rangers are optimistic about Eovaldi’s swift recovery and return to form. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how his comeback will impact the team’s performance in the 2026 season.
Stay tuned for more updates on Eovaldi’s recovery and the Rangers’ preparations for the upcoming season.