Rangers Place Key Pitcher on IL Amid Playoff Push
Summary
The Texas Rangers have placed their starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow. They have called up pitcher Ben Peoples from their minor league team as a replacement. The Rangers are currently competing closely for the top spot in their division.Key Facts
- Nathan Eovaldi is on the 15-day injured list due to right posterior elbow inflammation.
- Eovaldi last pitched on August 7, allowing one run in over five innings.
- He has a 10-9 win-loss record, a 4.21 ERA (earned run average), and 137 strikeouts this season.
- Eovaldi is a two-time All-Star and an important starting pitcher for the Rangers.
- The Rangers recalled pitcher Ben Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock to join the major league team.
- The Rangers are currently half a game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West.
- Eovaldi has played 98 games over four seasons with the Rangers, holding a 45-25 record and a 3.38 ERA.
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