Rangers Place Nathan Eovaldi on Injured List Due to Elbow Inflammation

The Texas Rangers have announced that pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been placed on the 15-day injured list, effective retroactively from August 9, due to inflammation in his right elbow. In response, the team has recalled fellow right-handed pitcher Ben Peoples.

Eovaldi's recent performance included a start where he pitched 5 1/3 innings, showing a slight decrease in velocity. While he averaged 92.9 miles per hour on his fastball during that game, there were no prior indications of injury. However, inflammation may have developed during that outing or in a bullpen session afterward.

This situation poses a challenge for the Rangers, who are currently in a competitive playoff race with a record of 59-59. Eovaldi has been a reliable pitcher this season, with a 4.21 earned run average over 132 2/3 innings. His absence could impact the team's chances as they hold the final American League Wild Card spot, just ahead of the Tigers.