Nathan Eovaldi lands on the IL with a rotator cuff strain, a brutal blow to Texas’s late-season push. Texas will lean on a rotation led by Eovaldi’s 1.73 ERA, but his absence tightens the window for a postseason rally. Leiter’s ascent and Evan Carter’s bat become more critical as Texas threads through external options to fill the gap. The Rangers’ 6.7% playoff odds reflect an uphill climb.