“I don’t expect any restrictions during Spring Training,Eovaldi said. “I’ve thrown several bullpens and my arm feels great, my body feels great and I’m ready to get the season going.”
Eovaldi was phenomenal last season when he was healthy. His 1.73 ERA over 22 starts would have led the league had he thrown enough innings to qualify for the crown. Injuries have plagued Eovaldi for most of his career, but he has remained relatively healthy in his three seasons with Texas. The 35-year-old has averaged more than 25 starts per year as a Ranger. With him he forms an impressive trio at the top of the rotation Jacob de Grom and the newly acquired MacKenzie Gore.
Fellow experienced starter Joe Musgrove is also back on track after several injuries. He missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Musgrove hit the IL multiple times in 2024 with elbow inflammation. He made it back for nine starts down the stretch, plus one postseason appearance, but ultimately went under the knife in October of that year. Musgrove is expected to be good for Spring Training, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Tribune. Acee added that Musgrove was preparing to be available in the NLCS if the Padres made it that far.
“I feel very good now,” Musgrove said. “I feel like I’m in a good position physically and mentally for this season.”
San Diego will need Musgrove to have a steady presence on a staff with minimal proven options outside of it Michael King And Nick Pivetta. The 33-year-old right back hasn’t reached 100 innings or 20 starts since 2022.We expect him to be a guy who can throw a lot of innings for us this year.president of baseball operations AJ Preller told reporters in December.
On the position player side, Reds utilityman Tyler Callihan said he had a “full-gofor Spring Training. The 25-year-old missed much of the 2025 season after a brutal crash into the wall in Atlanta. He broke his left forearm and wrist while trying to reel in a ball Matt Olson driving force. Callihan provided the update to reporters including Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirerlast week at Redsfest.
An injury Jeimer Candelario In late April, Callihan opened a spot on the MLB roster to make his debut. He played only four games before getting injured. Callihan had torched Triple-A pitching before he was called up. Given his experience in both the infield and outfield, Callihan could play a versatile role for the Reds this season. “He comes in and competes for a spot at the club” said president of baseball operations Nick Krall. “That’s a testament to the fact that he and his rehab and our rehab staff and him just put in the work.”
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