Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (groin) heads to 15-day IL

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The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a right groin strain.

Fellow right-hander Yerry Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to take the roster spot.

Eovaldi, 34, scattered two hits and struck out eight batters over 5 1/3 innings in a 6-0 win over the Washington Nationals before exiting with an ailing groin. He