Nathan Eovaldi is re-signing with the Texas Rangers on a three-year, $75 million deal, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Tuesday. The 13-year veteran right-hander declined a $20 million player option to test free agency.
Nathan Eovaldi. Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Eovaldi, 34, went 12-8 with a 3.80 ERA and 1.1o WHIP in 29 starts for Texas this season. He was an All-Star in his first year with the Rangers in 2023 when he went 12-5 with a 3.63 ERA.
Robert Murray of FanSided was the first to report the Eovaldi deal.
The Mets had previously showed interest in Eovaldi, but that price might be a bit too rich for another middle-rotation guy.
With the Yankees signing Max Fried earlier Tuesday, the starting pitcher market continues to thin. The best starters remaining on the market include Corbin Burnes, Roki Sasaki, Jack Flaherty and Sean Manaea.
The Mets have expressed interest in Sasaki (they’re attempting to meet with him next week) and Manaea (there was reported increased optimism around a reunion). There are a couple more days of the Winter Meetings and the rumor mill is expected to remain hot.
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