NEW YORK -- When the Yankees acquired Nathan Eovaldi in December, they saw potential in the young right-hander despite a losing season in Miami, during which he led the National League in hits allowed. The Yankees were looking for another piece to add to their rotation, and Eovaldi seemed like the right fit.
Admittedly, Eovaldi came to New York as a pitcher who relied heavily on his fastball and struggled with his curveball at times. But after the Yankees beat the Astros, 1-0, on Monday night behind his eight-inning effort, Eovaldi is continuing to discover how dominant he can be.