Red Sox' Johan Oviedo To Injured List With Elbow Strain
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Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Johan Oviedo on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain, following a noticeable decline in his pitch velocity and recent medical evaluations including x-rays and an MRI.
- Oviedo, who missed significant time recovering from Tommy John surgery in 2024 and 2025, had a difficult major league debut and struggled with velocity, raising concerns about his health and performance.
- Right-hander Tyler Uberstine was recalled from Triple-A Worcester and will make his major league debut soon; Uberstine had a solid minor league season with a 3.58 ERA and strong strikeout-to-walk ratios.
- Garrett Whitlock was placed on the paternity list for up to three days, with Zack Kelly recalled to the roster in a corresponding move.
- The Red Sox have not provided further updates on Oviedo’s condition, but the designation of the injury as a muscle or tendon strain offers some cautious optimism despite the potential for a lengthy recovery.
