Mon Sep 16 15:22:40 UTC 2024: ## Veteran Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on Verge of Triggering $20 Million Option with Texas Rangers

**ARLINGTON, TX** – Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi is just four innings away from activating a $20 million player option for the 2025 season, according to reports. The 35-year-old right-hander, who signed a two-year, $34 million deal with the Rangers in 2022, has a provision in his contract that allows him to exercise a $20 million option for 2025 if he reaches 300 innings pitched over the two-year span.

Eovaldi is currently sitting at 296 innings and is slated to start tomorrow against the Toronto Blue Jays. The veteran pitcher has shown strong consistency throughout his time with the Rangers, posting a 3.65 ERA and averaging nearly six innings per start over the past two seasons.

However, despite the lucrative player option, Eovaldi may choose to decline it and test the free agent market. Experts believe he could command a larger multi-year deal, potentially topping $20 million annually, based on his recent performance and the general lack of proven mid-rotation starters available in the free agent market.

Eovaldi’s strong numbers and proven leadership within the Rangers’ pitching staff have generated interest from other teams. He is a Texas native and has expressed his desire to stay in the state, but he could also garner interest from teams like the Boston Red Sox, where he previously pitched.

The Rangers are expected to make Eovaldi a competitive offer to retain his services, but ultimately, the decision will lie with the pitcher himself. His performance and potential value on the open market make him a hot commodity heading into the offseason.

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