Michael Helman Recalled from Triple-A; Dane Dunning Optioned
The Texas Rangers today announced a series of roster moves ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Field:
- RHP Nathan Eovaldi has been activated from the 15-day Injured List.
- OF Wyatt Langford has been placed on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to June 25) with a left oblique strain.
- INF/OF Michael Helman (#24) has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.
- RHP Dane Dunning has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.
Eovaldi’s Return to the Rotation
Eovaldi, 35, returns after missing 24 games, having been sidelined since June 1 (retroactive to May 29). During his absence, the Rangers posted a 13-11 record. His last start came on May 27 vs. Toronto, where he exited after two scoreless innings. He did not go on a traditional rehab assignment, instead ramping up with bullpen sessions and live batting practice, including a 3.0-inning simulated outing last Saturday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. He is slated to start tonight’s series opener against Seattle.
2025 Season Highlights
In 12 starts this season, Eovaldi is 4-3 with a remarkable 1.56 ERA, 73 strikeouts, and just 10 walks across 69.1 innings. He boasts a 0.81 WHIP and has limited hitters to a .185 average. His elite performance in May earned him Rangers Player of the Month, highlighted by a 0.68 ERA over five starts.
Since April 25, Eovaldi has posted 7 consecutive outings allowing one or fewer runs—the longest such streak in Washington/Texas franchise history (dating back to 1961).
League Leader Rankings (min. 12 starts):
- 1st — Opponent OPS (.504)
- 1st — WHIP (0.81)
- 1st — Baserunners/9.0 IP (7.79)
- 2nd — ERA (1.56), Strikeout-to-walk ratio (7.30), FIP (2.25)
- 4th — Walks/9.0 IP (1.30)
Across his 13-year MLB career, Eovaldi owns a 95-84 record with a 3.96 ERA in 306 games (287 starts), including a 3.33 ERA across 66 starts as a Ranger since 2023.
