Nathan Eovaldi Snubs AL All-Star Team, Yet Scores Mysterious $100K Bonus—What’s Behind the Payoff?
Nathan Eovaldi’s first half this season? Absolutely mesmerizing — yet somehow, it just wasn’t enough to snag him a spot at this year’s All-Star Game in Atlanta. Can you believe that? The Texas Rangers, though, clearly see the fire he’s bringing to the mound, rewarding the seasoned right-hander despite the snub. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Eovaldi pocketed his $100,000 All-Star bonus, even though he was conspicuously absent from the American League’s roster. Now, that’s a classy move by the Rangers, acknowledging the gritty work this 35-year-old has put in over 16 starts. Up until now, he boasts a 7-3 record, a stingy 1.58 ERA, and has kept opponents batting under .200 — numbers that scream dominance. The only hitch? That pesky triceps injury in May that sidelined him for a bit, keeping him just shy of qualifying for official MLB ERA leadership.
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