Nathan Eovaldi

This is a nice pick-up for the Reds. The Rangers claimed Contreras off waivers from the Angels at the end of October but decided to waive him themselves a week ago when they re-signed Nathan Eovaldi. The 25-year-old transitioned to the bullpen full-time in 2024 and registered a 3.86 ERA and a 52/25 K/BB ratio in 60 2/3 innings. He did struggle in medium and high-leverage situations, allowing 17 earned runs in 18 2/3 innings while striking out 13 and walking four. However, he was much better in lower-leverage spots allowing just eight earned runs in 36 2/3 innings, so he could be a solid option as a multi-inning reliever or first guy out of the pen in Cincinnati last season.

To open a roster spot for Nathan Eovaldi, right-hander Roansy Contreras was designated for assignment.

With the Winter Meetings now behind us, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world headed into the weekend: 1. Eovaldi presser: The Rangers officially re-signed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi yesterday on a three-year deal worth $75MM. Today, both Eovaldi and Texas president of baseball operations Chris Young will be…

With the Winter Meetings now behind us, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world headed into the weekend: 1. Eovaldi presser: The Rangers officially re-signed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi yesterday on a three-year deal worth $75MM. Today, both Eovaldi and Texas president of baseball operations Chris Young will be…

The Rangers designated right-hander Roansy Contreras for assignment. Texas needed to open a 40-man roster spot after finalizing their free agent deals with Jacob Webb and Nathan Eovaldi. Contreras departs the Texas roster within six weeks. The Rangers grabbed him off waivers from the Angels in the opening days of the offseason. There was always a decent chance…