Johan Oviedo Diagnosed With Flexor Strain
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Red Sox pitcher Johan Oviedo has been diagnosed with a flexor strain and will be shut down from throwing for six weeks, avoiding surgery but facing a lengthy recovery process.
- Oviedo previously underwent Tommy John surgery in late 2023, causing him to miss significant playing time, and this new injury will likely delay his full return by about three months.
- The Red Sox currently have a rotation featuring Garrett Crochet, Sonny Gray, Ranger Suárez, Connelly Early, and Brayan Bello, with Patrick Sandoval and Kutter Crawford nearing returns from rehab.
- Triston Casas is also dealing with injuries, including a strained left intercostal muscle and recovery from knee surgery, limiting his playing time since 2023; his return timeline remains uncertain.
- Despite these setbacks, the Red Sox maintain some depth in both pitching and hitting, but Oviedo’s injury is a notable blow given the team’s offseason investment in him.
