The Arizona Diamondbacks will not be facing the Texas' Rangers intended starting pitcher for Monday night's series opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who was the initial probable starter for Monday's game, was scratched from his start by the Rangers — per numerous reports — due to left side tightness. Nathan Eovaldi is being scratched tonight with left side tightness — kennedi landry (@kennlandry) May 11, 2026 It has not been reported if he is being pushed back or simply having his turn in the rotation skipped — or, of course, if an injured list stint is on the table. Eovaldi will reportedly undergo imaging, however, which increases the likelihood the D-backs will avoid him altogether in this series . In Eovaldi's stead, Texas will send out right-handed reliever Jakob Junis. Junis has not made a start for any team since the 2024 season with the Cincinnati Reds.…