Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) is set to make his first rehab appearance at Triple-A Worcester on Sunday. He is expected to throw three innings in the outing. Eovaldi has been on the injured list with lower back inflammation since June 12. It's unclear how many rehab outings he'll need prior to being activated from the injured list, but he's clearly trending in the right direction. Seeing him back in the rotation right after the All-Star break isn't out of the question. The 32-year-old has made 12 starts this year and he's gone 4-2 with a 3.16 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP.

Boston Red Sox right-handers Nathan Eovaldi (back) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) are both scheduled to throw bullpen sessions on Saturday. It will be Eovaldi's first time throwing off a mound since he landed on the injured list almost three weeks ago with lower back inflammation. He might need a couple bullpen or live batting practice sessions before going on a minor league rehab assignment, so he's unlikely to return before the All-Star break. Whitlock is ahead of Eovaldi in his quest to return, but the Red Sox are leaning toward using him out of the bullpen once he's reinstated from the injured list. The 26-year-old made his first four appearances in relief for the Red Sox this year, but he'll lose plenty of fantasy value if he's not in the starting rotation.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (hip) has been dealing with right hip tightness that may have contributed to his reduced velocity during his outing against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, where his average fastball velocity of 94 mph was the slowest in a start since 2012. Eovaldi still tossed five scoreless innings while striking out five and walking none, and manager Alex Cora doesn't think he'll need to miss his next start after an off day next Monday. His fastball averaged 96.7 mph in his last 11 starts. The 32-year-old got 14 swings and misses on Wednesday, but just one with his four-seamer. Eovaldi has been good this year with a 3.41 ERA and 67 strikeouts in 63 1/3 innings pitched over 11 starts, but his hip tightness will be something to watch heading into his next outing.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was terrific on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles, throwing the first complete game of his career. Eovaldi allowed two earned runs, seven hits, and one walk while striking out six on 108 pitches. While the results were there, Eovaldi did allow 13 balls hit over 100 mph. Almost all of these were hit into the ground, with the righty piling up 14 ground balls outs. If Eovaldi can keep the ball on the ground, the results will be there. He comes out of this start with a 3.77 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 59 strikeouts over 57 innings pitched. He should remain a decent option this season, although he is prone to blow-ups at times.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi turned in a very poor start in Tuesday's 13-4 loss to the Astros. Eovaldi lasted just 1 2/3 innings, allowing nine runs (six earned) on eight hits (including five home runs) and no walks with no strikeouts. This was certainly a start to forget for Eovaldi and fantasy managers but appears to be just a bad outlier, as he had a strong 3.15 ERA over sever starts coming into this one. He will look to get back on track in his next start in a decent matchup against the Mariners at home.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was solid on the mound once again against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday evening. He shut them out for seven innings but didn't get much support from his offense and didn't factor into the decision of the 2-1 loss. Across the seven innings, Eovaldi had eight strikeouts, didn't walk a battler, and allowed just three hits. The right-hander has continued the success he had in 2021, posting a 2.51 ERA with 32 strikeouts and a 0.94 WHIP over 28.2 innings pitched. Eovaldi has been an underrated hurler in fantasy baseball the past few seasons and can provide value in all five categories. He'll look to keep the momentum going in his next start, that should come against the Chicago White Sox.

The Boston Red Sox haven't engaged in contract-extension conversations with starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and his representatives, according to a source. Eovaldi will be eligible for free agency after the 2022 season. However, there is an expectation that the team and agents Sam and Seth Levinson could engage in contract talks after this season. Eovaldi doesn't want to discuss any contract matters during the season. The right-hander would currently be considered one of the top starting pitchers on the free-agent market if he gets there, with Sean Manaea, Noah Syndergaard and Mike Clevinger being the other big names. The 32-year-old has become Boston's ace after going 11-9 with a 3.75 ERA last year.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi allowed three runs over five innings in a 6-5 loss to the New York Yankees on Opening Day. Eovaldi struck out seven and walked one in the 11-inning loss to New York. The veteran hurler tossed 76 pitches, 56 of which went for strikes in his 2022 debut. Two of the three runs Eovaldi allowed came via the long ball as Anthony Rizzo hit a solo shot in the first inning and Giancarlo Stanton added a solo homer of his own in the fourth. Eovaldi will be back on the mound on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is putting together an excellent spring as he gears up for the regular season to begin later in the week. Eovaldi has a 3.55 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 12 2/3 innings of work, spanning three appearances. The 32-year-old is in line to make his team's Opening Day start against the New York Yankees on the road on Thursday, April 7. Eovaldi finished his 2021 campaign with a 3.75 ERA and 195 strikeouts in 182 1/3 innings of work. He's a solid fantasy starter but fantasy gamers need to factor in his injury risk if they use a draft pick on him.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been a playoff hero in the past, but he couldn't do enough to force a Game 7 in Friday night's ALCS Game 6 loss to the Houston Astros. Eovaldi threw 4 1/3 innings, allowing one run on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts, but even the one run was too much to overcome as Boston fell 5-0. Eovaldi finishes the 2021 playoffs with a 2-2 record, having allowed a 4.79 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 25 strikeouts across 20 2/3 innings in five appearances and four starts. He'll enter 2022 as an under-the-radar top option at starting pitcher.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi entered Tuesday night's ALCS Game 4 against the Houston Astros in the top of the ninth inning with the score tied, and proceeded to allow four runs on two hits and two walks with two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning to take the loss. He very nearly escaped unscathed, but he did not get a borderline called third strike to Jason Castro with two out and two on and it all went downhill from there. Eovaldi is still on track to start Game 6, but it's fair to wonder if this appearance will cost him a few outs of length on Friday.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi took the win in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros, throwing 5 1/3 innings and allowing three runs on five hits and one walk with three strikeouts in the 9-5 victory. Eovaldi provided some much-needed length after manager Alex Cora deployed eight pitchers in a Game 1 loss. Eovaldi now has a 2.37 ERA and 0.84 WHIP over nine career postseason appearances. He lines up to make at least one more start in the series.

Boston Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros on Saturday. It'll be Eovaldi's third outing of the postseason after starting the Wild Card game and making a start during the Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. In 10.1 playoff innings this year, the right-hander has struck out 16 batters while surrendering seven hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and a walk. He previously made one start against the Astros during the regular season, allowing 11 hits, five earned runs, three walks, and a home run in 5.2 innings on June 9. He also struck out five during that outing.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi got off to a rocky start in Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing a two-run home run to Austin Meadows in the top of the first inning, but he settled down to only allow those two runs on three hits and a walk with eight strikeouts through five innings. He took a no-decision in the 13-inning 6-4 Red Sox victory. Eovaldi has earned a reputation as a big-game pitcher, registering a 1.93 ERA aan 0.80 WHIP across 32 2/3 playoff innings in eight games and four starts. He's been outstanding in 2021 and should be a value in 2022 drafts.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been named the starter for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. The 31-year-old right-hander is coming off of a fantastic start against the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card game. In the outing, he pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed four hits, no walks and one earned run while striking out eight. The Rays have yet to name their starter for the game. It could be Michael Wacha or it could be a bullpen game led by Collin McHugh. Eovaldi faced the Rays four times this year and went 2-1 with a 2.39 ERA and a 0.84 WHIP.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi threw six scoreless innings to earn his 11th win of the season Sunday, allowing just four hits and one walk while striking out seven in a 6-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. His record now stands at 11-9. Eovaldi appears to be finished pitching for the regular season barring a tie-breaking 163rd game being added to the schedule. He's been excellent for fantasy managers with a 3.75 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 195 strikeouts in 182 1/3 innings.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi simply didn't have it against the New York Yankees Friday, giving up seven runs on seven hits and two walks in 2 2/3 innings. He struck out no batters and took his ninth loss of the season. This qualifies as the worst outing of the season for Eovaldi, and it's the first time this year he has failed to strike out a batter. It's quite a shock for fantasy managers who have come to rely on the solid right-hander. He still carries a solid 3.88 ERA and 1.20 WHIP for the season, and should be counted on going forward despite this performance.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was solid again Sunday, going five innings against the Baltimore Orioles and allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk with eight strikeouts. He did not factor into the decision in an eventual 8-6 victory. Eovaldi has not allowed more than three runs in any of his last eight starts, averaging eight strikeouts per outing in that time. He has a 3.58 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 188 strikeouts in 173 2/3 innings for the season, making him a strong streaming option at the very worst.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was effective once again Tuesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk in five innings against the Seattle Mariners. He struck out nine batters and took a no-decision in the 8-4 victory. Eovaldi hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in a start since August 6, and has a 1.90 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 56 strikeouts in 42 2/3 innings during that span. Fantasy managers should see plenty of volume from him going forward, as Boston may arrange their rotation to maximize Eovaldi and Chris Sale's starts.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi threw a gem Wednesday, throwing seven innings of shutout ball on three hits and two walks against the Tampa Bay Rays. He struck out eight batters. Eovaldi now has three quality starts in his last four outings, with a total of five runs against him in those 25 2/3 innings. With a 3.72 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 171 strikeouts in 163 2/3 innings, Eovaldi contributes in every category and should be a very reliable option the rest of the way.