Rangers scratch Nathan Eovaldi from his scheduled start because of left side tightness
Jakob Junis will open for Texas and likely work one inning after Nathan Eovaldi was scratched with left-side tightness, the team said.
- On Monday, May 11, 2026, the Texas Rangers scratched right-hander Nathan Eovaldi from his scheduled start against Arizona due to left side tightness. The severity of the injury remains unknown.
- Right-Handed reliever Jakob Junis will start in Eovaldi's place as an opener, likely pitching one inning before handing duties to a bulk reliever. This marks Junis's first start since 2024.
- Through 15 appearances this season, Junis has maintained a 1.65 ERA with seven strikeouts. The decision follows Eovaldi's recent strong performances against the New York Yankees, where he struck out 15 batters over 15 innings.
- Eovaldi, a 36-year-old two-time All-Star, carries a 4-4 record and 4.15 ERA this season. He recently struck out 15 batters over 15 innings during consecutive wins against the Yankees.
- Potential rotation replacements include Jacob Latz and Cal Quantrill, as finding a starter to replicate Eovaldi's recent production presents a significant challenge for the Rangers. The rotation has overall performed well to start 2026.
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