Nathan Eovaldi’s season may be finished after a rotator cuff strain, a brutal setback for the Rangers’ late playoff push. The 35-year-old ace was comfortably atop Texas’ rotation with a career-best 1.73 ERA, but his MRI prompted a 15-day IL projection and a turnaround in the team’s outlook.

With Eovaldi sidelined, Texas must navigate a sharper innings curve as they chase the AL wild-card. Evan Carter and Marcus Semien also landed on the injured list in the same trip, compounding the challenge. Four to six weeks could determine when Semien returns, while Eovaldi’s MRI will guide the plan to possibly salvage a postseason run. The race remains tight, with the Rangers still in contention but needing a rally from the rotation and bullpen.