The  Texas Rangers ’ pitching plans for their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks have been thrown into a tizzy. Nathan Eovaldi, who was scheduled to start tonight’s matchup, was scratched with what the team is describing as left side tightness. Jakob Junis will start the game on the mound instead in an opener role. He’ll most likely only go one inning before handing it off to a bulk reliever. Through 15 appearances so far this season, Junis has a 1.65 ERA with seven strikeouts and five walks. This will be his first start since 2024. Nathan Eovaldi has been scratched from tonight’s start with left side tightness. Jakob Junis will open. — Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) May 11, 2026 The severity of Eovaldi’s injury is not known at this time. Regardless, his absence on the mound could be a devastating blow to a Rangers rotation that has overall performed well to start 2026 .…