Free-agent starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi declined the Boston Red Sox's one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the situation. Eovaldi is free to sign with any team this offseason despite dealing with multiple injuries throughout the year that limited him to 20 starts in 2022. The 32-year-old right-hander ended up going 6-3 with a 3.87 ERA (4.30 FIP), a 1.23 WHIP, 103 strikeouts and 20 walks in 109 1/3 innings over his 20 starts a year after being an All-Star for the first time in his career. Eovaldi still has appealing strikeout upside, but he's not getting any younger and has never reached the 200-inning mark in his 11 years in the big leagues.

The Boston Red Sox have made a multi-year contract offer to try and re-sign right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, according to a source. However, it doesn't mean that a deal between the two sides is imminent. Boston also extended the one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer to Eovaldi, and there's still a chance he could accept that and hit the open market again after the 2023 season. The 32-year-old wasn't at his best last season while dealing with back and right shoulder injuries. He finished the 2022 campaign with a 6-3 record, 3.87 ERA (4.30 FIP), a 1.23 WHIP and a 103:20 K:BB in 109 1/3 innings over his 20 starts. With better health next year, Eovaldi could put up better numbers, either back in Boston or elsewhere.

The Boston Red Sox gave starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi a $19.65 million qualifying offer by the deadline on Thursday. If Eovaldi declines the offer, the Red Sox would receiver draft-pick compensation if he signs with another club. The right-hander earned $17 million in each of the last four seasons, and he could accept the one-year offer in hopes of re-entering free agency next offseason. The 32-year-old dealt with injuries in 2022 and was limited to 20 starts, posting a 3.87 ERA (4.30 FIP), a 1.23 WHIP, 103 strikeouts and 20 walks in 109 1/3 innings. It was a step back from his All-Star campaign in 2021. If Eovaldi declines the offer, the Red Sox could work out a multi-year deal with him at a lower average annual value.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) is now scheduled to come off the injured list and start Thursday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. The goal is for Eovaldi to throw five innings or 75 pitches in his return to the rotation. He will likely make one more start after that, finishing the 2022 season in Game 161 on Oct. 4 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Eovaldi will be a free agent this winter and has made just 18 starts this year due to injuries, going 5-3 with a 4.15 ERA. He initially landed on the injured list on Aug. 22 with right shoulder inflammation and lasted pitched for Boston on Aug. 12. Eovaldi will be extra risky as a fantasy streamer in his first start back against a decent Orioles offense.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) allowed three earned runs on three hits (one home run) while walking two and striking out four in his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday night in three innings pitched. It was his first rehab start after he had tossed a 65-pitch simulated game earlier in the week. Barring any setbacks in his recovery, Eovaldi should be able to rejoin the Red Sox's rotation before the end of the regular season, but there won't be much time for him to make much of a fantasy impact. It's unknown where his next start will be, but he'll be a risky fantasy play if it's in the majors since he hasn't thrown for Boston since Aug. 12. The 32-year-old right-hander is 5-3 on the year with a 4.15 ERA (4.49 FIP), a 1.26 WHIP, 96 K's and 18 walks in 99 2/3 frames and 18 starts.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) is scheduled for a rehab start at Triple-A Worcester on Friday. He is set to throw four or five innings, and if all goes well he should return to the Red Sox rotation late next week and make two starts before the season ends. He has had his ups and downs this season, but was solid in his three August start before he was put on the IL, pitching to a 2.95 ERA and 1.30 WHIP while recording 16 strikeouts in 18 IP. Considering he hasn't pitched in the majors in over a month, he will be an extremely risky option heading into the final week of the season.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw 65 pitches in a four-inning simulated game at Fenway Park on Sunday morning. If he comes out of that session with no complications or setbacks, he will likely make a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday. It could put him in line to make a start for the Red Sox during their next homestand against the Baltimore Orioles and then a final 2022 outing in the last series of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays. Eovaldi has made just 18 starts this year due to injuries, and he's gone 5-3 with a 4.15 ERA (4.49 FIP), a 1.26 WHIP, 96 strikeouts and just 18 walks in 99 2/3 innings pitched. He hasn't pitched in a big-league game since Aug. 12, so he'll be much riskier in his first start back for fantasy managers still playing for a championship.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) is on track to throw another live batting practice session on Sunday, and he could still make a minor league rehab outing before he returns to Boston's rotation. The team isn't rushing him back. Eovaldi tossed a three-inning live batting practice session on Tuesday and continues to make progress from a strained shoulder. The 32-year-old right-hander has had multiple stints on the injured list in 2022 and has made just 18 starts, posting a 4.15 ERA (4.50 FIP), a 1.26 WHIP, 96 strikeouts and 18 walks in 99 2/3 innings. Eovaldi has been useful in mixed leagues, but he may only have time to make one or two starts by the time he's activated from the injured list.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw three innings of live batting practice at Fenway Park on Tuesday, which likely puts him in line to make a minor league rehab start next, perhaps as soon as this weekend. "Everything feels good. I feel ready to go," Eovaldi said. "This time, we're just trying to make sure we don't skip these steps and we dot our I's and cross our T's." The 32-year-old hard-throwing right-hander is nearing a return to Boston's starting rotation, but he's quickly running out of time to make a difference for his fantasy managers down the stretch. In 18 starts for the BoSox this year, Eovaldi is 5-3 with a 4.15 ERA (4.50 FIP), a 1.26 WHIP and a 96:18 K:BB in 99 2/3 innings thrown.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Sept. 2, and the plan is for him to repeat the exercise at some point during a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on either Tuesday or Wednesday. Boston thinks Eovaldi will pitch again this year, but manager Alex Cora said Eovaldi will need to go on a minor league rehab assignment first. The 32-year-old isn't progressing as quickly as the team had hoped when he initially landed on the injured list, but it looks like they'll get him back at some point this month. That won't help fantasy managers all that much, though, with time running out in the final month of the regular season. In 18 starts this year, Eovaldi has gone 5-3 with a 4.15 ERA (4.50 FIP), a 1.26 WHIP, 96 K's and 18 walks in 99 2/3 innings.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw a couple days ago, but he isn't progressing as quickly as the team had hoped. Eovaldi tossed a bullpen session on Monday and was preparing to face live hitters next, but the team will pump the brakes on that for now. The 32-year-old is running out of time to make much more of an impact for his fantasy managers, but there's still a little bit more time for him to be able to return down the stretch. In 18 starts for the BoSox in 2022, he's gone 5-3 with a 4.15 ERA (4.51 FIP), 1.26 WHIP, 96 strikeouts and 18 walks in 99 2/3 innings pitched. Fantasy managers should keep him stashed for now.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Monday. He reportedly felt good after Monday's session and has thrown back-to-back successful bullpens. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since August 23 with shoulder inflammation. He will continue his throwing program this week and could begin a rehab assignment soon. The right-hander owns a 4.15 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 96 strikeouts in 99 2/3 innings over 18 starts. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Eovaldi in all league formats.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session at Fenway Park on Friday. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 23 with right shoulder inflammation after being scratched from his start on Aug. 18 with a sore trapezius muscle. Eovaldi last pitched on Aug. 12 against the New York Yankees, giving up two runs over six innings. The 32-year-old right-hander will likely throw another side session in the coming days, and skipper Alex Cora would like Eovaldi to make one minor league rehab start before he rejoins the starting rotation. Barring a setback, it looks like fantasy managers will get Eovaldi back sooner than later. He's gone 5-3 on the year with a 4.15 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 96 strikeouts in 99 2/3 innings over 18 starts.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) played catch on Wednesday and Thursday and might throw off a mound on Friday. He's progressing well since being placed on the injured list on Tuesday. The 32-year-old right-hander is recovering from right shoulder inflammation, which has kept him sidelined since Aug. 12. As of right now, it looks possible that he could return when eligible next weekend. Rookie Brayan Bello is filling Eovaldi's rotation spot for the time being. In 18 starts in 2022, Eovaldi has gone 5-3 with a 4.15 ERA (4.51 FIP), 1.26 WHIP, 96 strikeouts and 18 walks in 99 2/3 innings pitched. He should be stashed in the vast majority of fantasy leagues for the stretch run.

The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) on the 15-day injured with right shoulder inflammation. The move was made retroactive to August 19. Eovaldi had previously started 18 games for Boston this season, throwing 99.2 innings and working to a 4.15 ERA and a 4.50 FIP while striking out 96 batters and allowing 18 walks. What's more, he has five pitcher wins in those 18 starts. Boston also placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on the 10-day injured list and recalled right-hander Josh Wincokowski and first baseman and outfielder Francy Cordero from Triple-A.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (neck) won't make his scheduled start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. The right-hander is reportedly not responding to treatment on his neck and shoulder soreness. He was scratched ahead of his start on Thursday and clearly isn't ready to pitch yet. There is a chance that Eovaldi lands on the injured list. The organization has not announced a starter for Tuesday, but it sounds like Eovaldi won't be taking the mound yet.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (neck, shoulder) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to soreness in his neck and shoulder. In his place, rookie right-hander Josh Winckowski will get the start. Eovaldi still thinks he can pitch, so the injury doesn't appear to be very serious, but the Red Sox won't take any chances. The 32-year-old has been solid in his 18 starts for Boston in 2022, going 5-3 with a 4.15 ERA (4.50 FIP), 1.26 WHIP, 96 strikeouts and 18 walks in 99 2/3 innings pitched. Consider him day-to-day for now. Winckowski has gone 5-5 with a 4.69 ERA, a 1.49 WHIP and a 34:20 K:BB in 55 2/3 innings over 11 starts. He'll be in the streaming conversation on Thursday against the Bucs.

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez, catcher Christian Vazquez, and pitcher Nathan Eovaldi could be moved by the trade deadline. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Martinez, Vazquez, and Eovaldi are all free agents to be and among the candidates to be traded. It remains to be seen where they will be traded; with Boston at a 50-52 record, the Red Sox will likely be sellers at the deadline. Martinez and Vasquez shouldn't take much of a hit in fantasy if moved, while Eovaldi could earn chances for more wins by moving to a playoff contender. Stay tuned.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi will be on the mound when the team begins the second half of its 2022 season against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Eovaldi recently missed over a month of action due to lower back and hip injuries. He returned just before the All-Star break, but only lasted 4 1/3 innings in his first start back. The 32-year-old has had a solid year overall. Across 13 starts, he's gone 4-2 with a 3.34 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (back) has a chance of returning from the injured list on Friday, according to manager Alex Cora. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since June 12 due to back inflammation. Eovaldi looked fine during his rehab start on Sunday, so that's good news for fantasy managers. It sounds like Eovaldi could return for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. However, Eovaldi would likely have a pitch count during his first game back. This wouldn't be an ideal matchup for Eovaldi against the Yankees tough lineup.