Eovaldi undergoes shoulder imaging; if inflammation subsides, he could start throwing and push for postseason eligibility. The timeline remains uncertain, with risk balancing upside for late-season and playoff scenarios.

Eovaldi isn’t throwing yet and won’t return in the regular season, Bochy says, but a playoff return isn’t ruled out. His absence diminishes the late-season ceiling, with potential ALDS impact if Rangers advance.

Eovaldi’s shoulder fatigue creates a rotation gap for Texas, with Mahle’s rehab progress shaping who fills the void and when. Eovaldi’s health remains the fulcrum for early-season rotation reliability and fantasy forecasting.

Eovaldi steadies the rotation as a veteran voice and feeds Leiter targeted scouting and game-planning guidance. His presence helps offset injuries and keeps the staff aligned as Texas pursues a playoff berth.

Eovaldi is out with a rotator cuff strain, creating a rotation vacancy that Latz has filled. His return timeline remains uncertain, adding depth concerns to Texas’ staff. Fantasy: expect a slow return with possible innings limits and a risk-adjusted valuation.