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Detroit Tigers at Texas Rangers

By Bush StaffUpdated 50d ago·2 min read
Detroit TigersDET(38-49)
Texas RangersTEX(44-43)
4—10
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Nathan Eovaldi (8-7, 3.95 ERA) gets the home start against Framber Valdez (4-5, 4.05 ERA) at 7:05 PM CT in Arlington. Eovaldi is pitching the best ball of his season right now — 7 shutout innings and 9 strikeouts against Toronto in his last outing, his 3rd consecutive win. Valdez has been quietly solid through most of June, but his last start was a different story: 9 hits and 4 earned runs across 6 innings against the Astros.

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Tigers(38-49)
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Rangers(44-43)
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Best BetRangers -112
Pregame

The market has this at virtual pick 'em at -104 each way, but Eovaldi's current form tips the balance toward Texas. He's won 3 straight and just blanked Toronto for 7 innings with 9 strikeouts — that kind of arm at home is worth more than an even number. Valdez ran into trouble his last time out, and the Rangers' lineup, while short-handed, still has enough to support an ace-level start.

The Tigers arrive carrying real momentum. Detroit just swept the Yankees 3 straight in New York — the franchise's first series sweep of New York since 2008 — scoring 7, 9, and 6 runs in the process. The offense has been clicking as a unit all series, and it's not just a fluke: Detroit has now won 3 of its last 5 despite a depleted roster missing key names like Gleyber Torres (oblique), Javier Baez (ankle), and Parker Meadows (forearm).

Detroit Tigers
Framber Valdez
(5-6)·4.10 ERA
Jun 27 vs Astros
ND
6.0IP
4ER
2K
0BB
88P
07/02 Lineup
Texas Rangers
Nathan Eovaldi
(9-7)·4.04 ERA
Jun 26 @ Blue Jays
W
7.0IP
0ER
9K
1BB
92P
07/02 Lineup
Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
(38-49)
Jul 1W@ Yankees6-2
Jun 30W@ Yankees9-3
Jun 29W@ Yankees7-3
Jun 28Lvs Astros5-7
Jun 27Lvs Astros6-8
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers
(44-43)
Jul 1L@ Guardians4-9
Jun 30W@ Guardians4-2
Jun 29W@ Guardians6-3
Jun 28W@ Blue Jays3-2
Jun 27W@ Blue Jays7-4

Texas has the better record at 44-43, but the Rangers are short on bodies right now. Corey Seager hit the 10-day IL for the 3rd time this season Wednesday with lower-back inflammation — he didn't make it through his pregame routine before Tuesday's Cleveland game, and the Rangers moved him immediately. Wyatt Langford is already out with a hamstring injury through the All-Star break, Brandon Nimmo is day-to-day with a shoulder issue, and Cody Freeman is also on the IL with a herniated disc. A lineup built around Seager's bat keeps losing Seager's bat.

Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
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  • Day-To-DayJosue Briceno (C) — Briceno said Friday that he expects to be sidelined a few months after having surgery Wednesday to repair a tendon in his right wrist, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.05/08
  • 10-Day-ILGleyber Torres (2B) — Torres (oblique) received a cortisone injection Friday and is expected to start up his rehab program in the next day or two, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.06/19
  • 15-Day-ILWill Vest (RP) — The Tigers placed Vest on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with posterior right elbow inflammation.07/01
  • developmental listMatt Seelinger (RP)
  • 60-Day-ILJackson Jobe (SP) — Jobe (elbow) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.06/26
  • 60-Day-ILWenceel Perez (RF) — Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Perez won't require surgery for the left orbital fracture he sustained June 16, but the outfielder lacks a clear timeline for a return, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. "It's not, from what I understand, where it's going to be something long term," Hinch said of Perez's injury. "But it doesn't mean it heals itself fast. He's feeling better and better and reporting progress."06/26
  • 60-Day-ILParker Meadows (CF) — Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Meadows (forearm) has yet to resume hitting and is without a timeline to return from the 60-day injured list, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.06/25
  • 60-Day-ILBurch Smith (RP) — The Tigers transferred Smith (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.06/23
  • 60-Day-ILJustin Verlander (SP) — Verlander (hip) has been scratched from a scheduled start Sunday versus the White Sox due to a left hamstring injury, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.06/19
  • 60-Day-ILJavier Baez (SS) — The Tigers transferred Baez (ankle) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.06/11
  • 60-Day-ILTrey Sweeney (SS) — Sweeney will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery this week, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.06/05
  • 60-Day-ILBrant Hurter (RP) — The Tigers placed Hurter on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to lumbar spine inflammation.05/29
  • 60-Day-ILBailey Horn (RP) — Horn (elbow) began a throwing progression May 14, MLB.com reports.05/27
  • 60-Day-ILReese Olson (SP) — The Tigers placed Olson on the 60-day injured list Tuesday after he underwent a right shoulder labral repair Feb. 2 that will result in him missing the 2026 season.05/08
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers
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  • Day-To-DayBrandon Nimmo (RF) — Nimmo (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.07/01
  • Day-To-DaySebastian Walcott (SS) — Walcott (elbow) will begin to ramp up his activity soon and is still on track for a late-July or early-August return to a minor-league affiliate, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.06/17
  • 10-Day-ILCorey Seager (SS) — The Rangers placed Seager on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to lower-back inflammation.07/01
  • 10-Day-ILWyatt Langford (LF) — Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Sunday that Langford (hamstring) will remain on the 10-day injured list through the All-Star break, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.06/28
  • 10-Day-ILCody Freeman (3B) — The Rangers placed Freeman on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a herniated disc.06/25
  • 10-Day-ILDanny Jansen (C) — Jansen (forearm) was able to throw out to 60 feet Saturday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.06/22
  • 15-Day-ILChris Martin (RP) — Martin (shoulder) was sent to Double-A Frisco on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment.06/28
  • 15-Day-ILJack Leiter (SP) — Leiter underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove a loose body from his right ankle region Tuesday and should be considered out indefinitely, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.06/23
  • 15-Day-ILJalen Beeks (RP) — Beeks (2-1) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Cubs after tossing 1.1 scoreless innings. He struck out one with no hits or walks allowed.06/11
  • OutDeclan Cronin (RP) — Cronin (elbow) signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.05/08
  • OutNabil Crismatt (SP) — Crismatt will undergo surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.05/08
  • 60-Day-ILJordan Montgomery (SP) — Montgomery (elbow) struck out three over two perfect innings in a rehab start Saturday with Double-A Frisco.06/29
  • 60-Day-ILMichael Helman (CF) — Texas transferred Helman (hand) to the 60-day injured list Friday.06/19
  • 60-Day-ILRobert Garcia (RP) — The Rangers transferred Garcia (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.06/01
  • 60-Day-ILCarter Baumler (RP) — Baumler (intercostal) has been shut down from his rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.05/23
  • 60-Day-ILCody Bradford (SP) — Bradford (elbow) began throwing from 60 feet during the Rangers' most recent homestand, MLB.com reports05/10

Detroit is depleted, but on a real hot streak. Texas is more talented on paper, but playing shorthanded again. Eovaldi is the clearest advantage either team can point to Thursday — a locked-in veteran at home is a legitimate edge in a game this close to a pick 'em. The Rangers dropped a 9-4 decision to Cleveland on July 1 to snap a 4-game win streak, so they come in needing a reset. Eovaldi at full strength is exactly the right guy to provide one. First pitch is 7:05 PM CT.

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