ARLINGTON — Nathan Eovaldi plans to pitch either Wednesday against the Athletics or Friday against the Atlanta Braves. The Texas Rangers ’ veteran was scratched from his start Sunday against the Detroit Tigers because of back soreness he felt Saturday.

The Texas Rangers have emerged as one of many teams to watch at the trade deadline, and president Chris Young explained his squad's approach.

Detroit Tigers update rotation ahead of three-game set vs. Rangers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Tigers announced that right-hander Keider Montero will take the mound Saturday night against the Texas Rangers, slotting into the rotation for a traditional start.

Riley Greene homered in the ninth inning to keep the Tigers from being shut out for the second straight game in Texas.

Yes, but their typical Sunday afternoon game has been moved to the evening, with the Tigers playing the Rangers on ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball" at 7:10 p.m. ET. Date: Sunday, July 20. Time: 7:10 p.m. ET. Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas.

“‘I’m amazed,” is the way Bruce Bochy, a guy with so much experience in 50 years of baseball, it’s physically impossible to amaze him, put it Saturday.

Adolis García, who led the team with 39 home runs in 2023, is hitting .232 with 13 home runs in 96 games. The Rangers have shifted García around in the lineup, even removing him from the lineup at times for mental breaks and to work on his mechanics.

Shortstop Javier Baez is playing in his fourth season with the Detroit Tigers after signing a six-year, $140 million contract with the organization in December 2021.

Veteran reliever Chris Martin will likely miss at least a month for the Texas Rangers after being put on the injured list because of a left calf strain.

Texas’ hapless offense vs. baseball’s best doesn’t bode well for when — or if — this club makes the postseason.

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy announced an update on Nathan Eovaldi after being scratched before Sunday's game.