The Texas Rangers are expected to make a strong push to retain starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi in free agency.
According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, "Re-signing Eovaldi is the Rangers' top priority. The bullpen, with relievers Kirby Yates, David Robertson, José Leclerc and Andrew Chafin all hitting the open market, needs to be reconstructed. And ... Texas wants to add more offense."
Eovaldi, 34, posted a 12-8 record for the Rangers in 2024 with a 3.80 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 166 strikeouts in 170.2 innings across 29 starts. It was his most innings and strikeouts since 2021 and arguably a stronger campaign than his 2023 All-Star season with Texas.