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Rangers Place Nathan Eovaldi on IL, Recall Ben Peoples

8/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Texas Rangers placed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list with posterior elbow inflammation, retroactive Aug. 9, after he posted a 10-9 record, a 4.21 ERA and 137 strikeouts in 132.2 innings.
The club recalled right-hander Ben Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock to fill the roster spot.
Texas began the Angels series at 59-59, a half-game behind the Houston Astros for the West lead and holding an AL wild-card spot.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 the Red Sox, fresh from a 95-67 season that earned a wild-card spot, placed ace Curt Schilling on the 15-day injured list with an ankle injury, echoing his earlier setbacks that limited his starts. Simultaneously, the Texas Rangers sent Nathan Eovaldi to the same list, forcing both clubs to reshuffle rosters amid tight wild-card races.

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Story summary

Texas Rangers placed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list with posterior elbow inflammation, retroactive Aug. 9, after he posted a 10-9 record, a 4.21 ERA and 137 strikeouts in 132.2 innings.
The club recalled right-hander Ben Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock to fill the roster spot.
Texas began the Angels series at 59-59, a half-game behind the Houston Astros for the West lead and holding an AL wild-card spot.

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