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Rangers Scratch Nathan Eovaldi With Left Knee Soreness, Move MacKenzie Gore Up

The change raises short-term rotation and roster questions after Eovaldi has missed starts recently.

Jun 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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Jul 2, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) reacts during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • The Rangers scratched right-hander Nathan Eovaldi from his scheduled start on Saturday, June 20, with left knee soreness and gave the turn to MacKenzie Gore.
  • Left-hander MacKenzie Gore was moved up a day to start against the San Diego Padres while the club left the Sunday starter undecided.
  • San Diego planned to start right-hander Walker Buehler in the game that Gore will now make, changing the expected pitching matchup for the series.
  • Eovaldi is 6-7 with a 4.23 ERA in 14 starts this season and has missed turns before after offseason surgery and a May skipped start.
  • The scratch is being treated as a short-term availability issue but it highlights the Rangers' need for rotation flexibility and is a development to watch for a possible injured list move.