The Texas Rangers announced on Monday that starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been added to the 15-day injured list due to “right posterior elbow inflammation.”
Eovaldi last pitched on August 7. He threw 5 1/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles and allowed just one earned run on four hits. Eovaldi struck out and walked two, but ended up with the no-decision.
Any time a pitcher is added to the IL with an injury concerning their throwing elbow, there is concern it could be a big issue. There have not been reports on whether the pitcher will be getting an MRI or further testing done. The best-case scenario would be a minimum stint away from Texas and a return in late August.
Eovaldi lands on the IL, leading the Rangers with 10 wins. He has made 22 starts and has tallied a 10-9 record. Eovaldi has thrown a team-high 132 2/3 innings and has struck out 137 batters.
The concern for Eovaldi’s elbow is valid. He has already had two Tommy John surgeries in his career. The first came when he was in high school. The second was in August 2016 when he was pitching for the New York Yankees.
Eovaldi’s second Tommy John surgery caused him to miss the entirety of the 2017 season. In the nine seasons since his second procedure, Eovaldi has pitched in 204 games with a 74-47 record, 1,085 strikeouts and has been named an All-Star twice.
In a corresponding move, Texas promoted right-handed pitcher Ben Peoples. The 25-year-old has pitched in 12 games for the Rangers this season, all out of the bullpen. He has an 0-1 record with a 2.19 ERA so far.
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