BREAKING: Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has just undergone surgery for a sports hernia and is targeting a return for the 2026 MLB season. This urgent update comes from sources close to the team, confirming the procedure took place in Phoenix on Thursday.
Eovaldi, who posted an impressive 11-3 record with a career-best 1.73 ERA over 22 starts this past season, is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks, allowing him ample time to recover for the upcoming season. This news is particularly significant as Eovaldi was previously shut down in late August due to a rotator cuff strain, but recent scans indicated positive healing.
The urgency of this surgery is heightened as Eovaldi was a key contributor to the Rangers’ dominant pitching staff, which boasted the best 3.47 ERA in Major League Baseball. Despite missing most of June with elbow inflammation and being left off the American League All-Star team, Texas rewarded him with a $100,000 All-Star bonus as part of his contract.
Turning 36 in February, Eovaldi has proven his resilience, marking his third consecutive season with at least 11 wins since joining the Rangers. He signed a lucrative $75 million contract in December, a deal that runs through 2027.
Throughout his 14-year career, Eovaldi has maintained a solid 102-84 record and a 3.84 ERA, with stints at six different teams, including notable success with the Boston Red Sox in 2018 and the Texas Rangers in 2023, where he claimed World Series titles.
As fans eagerly await his recovery, Eovaldi’s return will be crucial for the Rangers as they aim to build on their recent successes. Keep an eye on future updates regarding his rehabilitation progress and readiness for the season ahead.
This breaking news was first reported by alldlls.com and has been corroborated by the Associated Press.
