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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / September 18
Red Sox Minor Lines: Johan Oviedo makes his return to the mound 
Only one minor league affiliate is still playing, and they were shut out on a two-hitter last night. But the show must go on! Johan Oviedo beat the buzzer and got back on the mound in a rehab game on Thursday night.
Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / September 18
Johan Oviedo Wants To Return In Any Role To Help Red Sox After Missing Nearly Entire Season
The Boston Red Sox acquired Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates in the winter, thinking he would be their No. 5 starter. However, Connelly Early won that job in spring training, and Oviedo was relegated to the bullpen.
Boston Red Sox News / Viral Sports News / September 17
Boston Red Sox Announce Decision on 275-Pound Pitcher
The Boston Red Sox have sent right-hander Johan Oviedo on a rehabilitation assignment to Triple-A Worcester, giving the 28-year-old his first game action since late March after a season-long battle with a right flexor strain, via the MLB transaction log.
The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 12
Red Sox's Most Slept-On Secret Weapon Getting Close to Return
One could make a very strong case that Johan Oviedo is the most forgotten member of the 2026 Boston Red Sox. Hopes were legitimately high for Oviedo when
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 21
Red Sox Get Long-Awaited Johan Oviedo Update
The Boston Red Sox finally have some news on pitcher Johan Oviedo. Oviedo, who has spent the majority of the season on the injured list, had a scheduled check in for his elbow injury which showed he was progressing well through his rehab.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 8
Red Sox Just 2 Weeks Away From Some Sort of Clarity on Johan Oviedo
The Boston Red Sox are missing one of their biggest offseason acquisitions right now. Johan Oviedo, the 6'6'' flamethrower who Boston acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates in the deal centered around prospect Jhostynxon García, is currently on the Injured List with a flexor strain.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Johan Oviedo Diagnosed With Flexor Strain
Red Sox manager Alex Cora informed reporters today that right-hander Johan Oviedo has been diagnosed with a flexor strain. He has avoided surgery but will be shut down from throwing for six weeks.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 5
Red Sox Suddenly Lose 6'7' Prospect to Hamstring Injury
The Boston Red Sox got some bad news down in the minors about an intriguing pitching prospect. It was a tough week for the Red Sox from a pitching injury perspective.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3
Red Sox Place Johan Oviedo On Injured List, Recall Tyler Uberstine For MLB Debut
The Red Sox announced a slate of roster moves Friday morning, including an ominous 15-day IL placement for right-hander Johan Oviedo, who’s been diagnosed with a right elbow strain.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 31
Red Sox's Johan Oviedo Makes Alarming Admission on Rough Boston Debut
Two newcomers who were supposed to play big roles in improving the Boston Red Sox rotation this year had rough debuts on Monday night. Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Ranger Suárez gave up two towering home runs and didn't make it through the fifth inning.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Red Sox Fifth Starter Battle 2026: Johan Oviedo vs Connelly Early Fantasy Outlook
The Boston Red Sox spent the winter rebuilding and strengthening their starting pitcher depth. They signed free agent Ranger Suarez and traded for Sonny Gray, which created a strong front four with Brayan Bello and staff ace Garrett Crochet.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 25
Red Sox vs. Yankees, Blue Jays: Who Has the Edge?
The Boston Red Sox are coming off an 89-win season and should be better in 2026. Boston's starting rotation is significantly better on paper with the additions of Sonny Gray, Ranger Suárez and Johan Oviedo.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 23
Red Sox Facing Decision After Roster Move
The Boston Red Sox made a fairly surprising move on Monday. According to Chris Cotillo, both Connelly Early and Johan Oviedo made the Opening Day roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe
The Pittsburgh Pirates struck out in their pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber to add a big bat to their lineup. They did not strike out on Friday in the trade market.
MLB News / Just Baseball / December 6
What Does the Johan Oviedo Trade Mean for the Pirates?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had their name in the headlines all offseason long, as rumors of increased spending and big-time acquisitions have filled the winter air.
MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / December 5
Which prospects did Red Sox acquire from Pirates in Johan Oviedo trade?
In addition to right-hander Johan Oviedo, the Red Sox acquired pitching prospect Tyler Samaniego and catching prospect Adonys Guzman as part of their five-player trade with the Pirates on Thursday night.
MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / December 5
Which prospects did Red Sox trade to Pirates for Johan Oviedo?
To acquire right-hander Johan Oviedo (and two others) from the Pirates on Thursday night, the Red Sox traded outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia and pitching prospect Jesus Travieso to Pittsburgh.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 4
Red Sox acquire RHP Johan Oviedo from Pirates
The Boston Red Sox continued remaking their rotation on Thursday, acquiring right-hander Johan Oviedo in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In exchange, Pittsburgh received outfielder Jhostynxon "The Password" Garcia and minor league right-hander Jesus Travieso.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 5
Pirates, Red Sox both rolling the dice in Johan Oviedo trade
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox have seemed like ideal trade partners for more than a year now.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20, 2025
Johan Oviedo returns for Pirates to face Blue Jays
Right-hander Johan Oviedo will get another chance to stick in Pittsburgh's rotation on Wednesday afternoon when he makes his second start of the season for the host Pirates against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 4, 2025
Pirates' Johan Oviedo set to return from 2-year absence to face Giants
Nearly two years after he last pitched in a major league game, Johan Oviedo is ready to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 27-year-old right-hander will get the start on Monday against the visiting San Francisco Giants and veteran Justin Verlander.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3, 2025
Pirates place righty reliever on 60-day IL
The Pirates placed right-hander Johan Oviedo on the 60-day injured list. That opens a 40-man roster spot for fellow righty Justin Lawrence, whose previously-reported waiver claim from the Rockies is now official.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 29, 2025
Pirates Defeat Johan Oviedo in Salary Arbitration Hearing
The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t won the offseason with their uninspiring roster moves. However, they are 1-0 in salary arbitration. On Wednesday, a three-member panel found in the Pirates’ favor in their arbitration case with right-hander Johan Oviedo.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 6, 2024
Pirates All 40: Don’t Forget About Johan Oviedo
This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. It’s been a while since anyone has seen Johan Oviedo pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 3, 2024
Pirates All 40: Johan Oviedo Faces Long Rehab Following Breakout
This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster. Johan Oviedo broke through as a viable major-league starting pitching in 2023.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 25, 2023
Pirates righty to undergo Tommy John surgery
Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo will be sidelined until at least Opening Day 2025.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27, 2023
MLB best bets, strikeout props for Wednesday 9/27: Riding the Skubal Express
Another 1-2 mark dropped our Jack Dougherty's strikeout prop record to 2-4 on the week, but he's expecting a bounce-back performance to finish the week strong. Let's get back on track with Jack's three favorite K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26, 2023
MLB best bets, strikeout props for Wednesday 7/26: Red Sox' Brayan Bello has been 'under'-whelming
After an 0-3 mark on Monday, YB's Jack Dougherty evened the count with a 3-0 record Tuesday to get back to .500 for the week. And Jack's back with his three favorite MLB K-props for Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2023
With the Pirates surging, Johan Oviedo is quietly stepping up as ace
The Pittsburgh Pirates are receiving strong contributions from starter Johan Oviedo in the early going this season.
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