Why The Hell Is No One Talking About A Nathan Eovaldi Reunion?

Ah, Nathan Eovaldi—the one-time Yankee who got away and, just to twist the knife, became a better pitcher after leaving the Bronx. Now, as the Yankees look at their perpetually shaky rotation, wouldn’t it be something if Eovaldi came back to save the day? Spoiler alert: Yankee fans would welcome him back faster than you can say, “Another Domingo Germán suspension” in my opinion.

Let’s talk numbers because they don’t lie—unlike that time the Yankees tried to sell us on Marcus Stroman as the answer to their pitching woes. In 2024, Eovaldi logged 170.2 innings over 29 starts for the Rangers, posting a 3.80 ERA, 3.83 FIP, 1.11 WHIP, and holding hitters to a .227 batting average. For context, those are the kinds of numbers that could’ve spared Yankee fans from countless bullpen meltdowns last season.

This wasn’t some fluke year, either. Eovaldi’s been on a consistent roll. Five straight seasons with a sub-4.00 ERA. Four consecutive years of at least 20 starts. Three seasons in his last four with 140+ innings pitched. Durable it seems, reliable, and still throwing flames into his mid-30s, Eovaldi’s résumé screams “exactly what the Yankees need.”

Look, right now, the Yankees have Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón, trying to hold the fort.  Imagine dropping Eovaldi into this mix. He’s the durable workhorse who balances the rotation and saves the bullpen from overuse. He’d be the anti-Stroman—the guy who shows up in October instead of disappearing into the postseason void. (Looking at you, Marcus. Thanks for nothing.)

Yes, the Rangers want Eovaldi back. The Braves, Red Sox, and Orioles are also lurking. But let’s be honest: the Yankees are the romantic reunion we all want. Eovaldi’s history in New York wasn’t perfect, but he’s come back stronger, sharper, and more dependable than ever. Why the hell is no one talking about this?

And if we’re being petty (and we are), there’s something poetic about Eovaldi shoving against the Red Sox in pinstripes—because who doesn’t love a revenge arc?

So, Brian Cashman, here’s the pitch: bring Eovaldi home. Not only would it give the Yankees a reliable arm, but it’d also heal the collective trauma of letting him go in the first place. Plus, with a two-time World Series champ in the rotation, maybe—just maybe—we’ll see some October magic again. But act fast. Because if he ends up in Baltimore and dominates the Yankees 19 times next season, we’re coming for you, Brian.

In the meantime, we’ll be here, refreshing Twitter for the reunion announcement.