Rangers Activate Nathan Eovaldi for Key AL West Series Against Mariners

The Texas Rangers have activated ace pitcher Nathan Eovaldi from the injured list, marking his return to the starting rotation after nearly a month sidelined with right triceps fatigue. Eovaldi, who had been pitching at an All-Star level before his injury with a 1.56 ERA, threw three innings in a recent 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners, displaying some rust but expected to improve as he regains form. The Rangers, holding a 40-41 record and struggling offensively, view his return as a key boost in their tightly contested AL West division race, especially during a crucial series against the Mariners. Despite Eovaldi's return, the team faces other injury setbacks, including outfielder Wyatt Langford's left side tightness, reliever Cody Bradford's season-ending elbow surgery, and first baseman Jake Burger's left oblique strain. Manager Bruce Bochy and players emphasize taking the season one game at a time, aiming to capitalize on Eovaldi's presence and improve their playoff chances.