2 creative trades Nathan Eovaldi won’t veto that are more than just Rangers salary dumps

Nolan Writin' writer Jeff Speicher proposes that the Texas Rangers explore potential trade destinations for starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, naming the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros as plausible landing spots. Texas president of baseball operations Chris Young has indicated an openness to dealing high-earning veterans this offseason. Since Eovaldi holds a full no-trade clause, any potential deal would require his formal approval before being completed.

Speicher suggests Texas could target outfielder Jarren Duran from Boston to offset Evan Carter's hip surgery, saving approximately $9 million in payroll. Alternatively, the writer argues Houston could target the Texas native to reinforce their rotation, with third baseman Isaac Paredes serving as a hypothetical return piece.