The Texas Rangers surged despite Nathan Eovaldi’s season-ending injury, winning 4 of 5 on a homestand that saw four players lost for the year. Patrick Corbin carried an eight-inning gem, while Corey Seager joined the 20-homer club and Michael Helman, Kyle Higashioka each contributed big flies. Adolis García flashed defense with a tumbling catch. With Jacob Latz taking Eovaldi’s spot, Texas leaned on its depth to stay above .500 and eye a 5-1 finish on the series sweep.

Manager Bruce Bochy stressed resilience and collective effort as the rotation absorbs the blow. The bullpen gains a rested look with depth to cobble together wins, and the lineup benefits from a youthful spark as Helman and Jung support the veteran core. The next test: how this crew sustains success without its ace, and how Corbin’s rebound translates into continued fantasy appeal for Rangers’ hitters.

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.

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.