Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi scheduled to make first second-half start Friday against Braves

By: The Associated Press Posted: 6:34 PM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Nathan Eovaldi is scheduled to make his first start following the All-Star break on Friday night when the Rangers host the Atlanta Braves.

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Nathan Eovaldi is scheduled to make his first start following the All-Star break on Friday night when the Rangers host the Atlanta Braves.

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Nathan Eovaldi is scheduled to make his first start following the All-Star break on Friday night when the Rangers host the Atlanta Braves.

Eovaldi (7-3) made his most recent start July 13, allowing one run in 7 2/3 innings in a 5-1 victory at Houston. The 35-year-old right-hander was scheduled to start last Sunday against Detroit but was scratched because of back stiffness.

Eovaldi wasn’t selected to the AL All-Star squad but was awarded a $100,000 All-Star bonus in his contract by the Rangers after he posted a 1.58 ERA with 94 strikeouts over 91 innings.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

“I was caught off-guard by it, very thankful,” Eovaldi, who was named to the team in 2021 with Boston and 2023 with the Rangers, recently said about the bonus.

Eovaldi missed a month from late May to late June because of a triceps injury.

Also, Texas activated right-hander Jon Gray on Wednesday and designated right-hander Luke Jackson for assignment. Gray fractured his right forearm during spring training.