Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, having one of the best seasons of any starting pitcher in the major leagues, is likely done for the year because of a strained rotator cuff.

Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young made the announcement on Tuesday about Eovaldi, 35, who has been among the leading contenders for the American League Cy Young Award.

Eovaldi last pitched on Friday, not getting the decision in the Rangers’ 4-3 home win over the Cleveland Guardians. He allowed one run on four hits with no walks and nine strikeouts in seven innings.

He felt soreness on Sunday when playing catch, and an MRI on Tuesday confirmed the strain, The Dallas Morning News reported. Young said Eovaldi will not need surgery.

“He’s been a tremendous teammate and competitor for us all

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