Red Sox Pitcher Lands on IR Following Challenging Performance
The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Johan Oviedo on the injured list Friday. Team officials listed a right elbow strain as the reason.
Injury and evaluation
Chris Cotillo reported the move for Filmogaz.com. The club later confirmed the roster change in its official transaction log.
Oviedo is scheduled to see Dr. Keith Meister. The plan is to compare MRIs and pinpoint the issue.
Recent outing and underlying signs
Oviedo struggled in his last appearance in Houston. He allowed four runs over 3 2/3 innings.
The right-hander gave up two home runs and six hits. He also issued a walk and hit a batter.
Data from Fangraphs showed his average fastball velocity at 93 mph that night. That number is down from his 2025 and career mark of 95.5 mph.
Roster adjustments
The club plans to summon right-handers Zack Kelly and Tyler Uberstine. Those moves will provide bullpen depth while Oviedo recovers.
Meanwhile, Garrett Whitlock has been placed on paternity leave. Manager Alex Cora said Whitlock and his wife welcomed a new baby Thursday night, according to Mac Cerullo of Filmogaz.com.
Fenway opener and lineup
Boston hosted its long-awaited home opener Friday at Fenway Park. First pitch was scheduled for 2:10 p.m. EST against the San Diego Padres.
- DH Roman Anthony
- SS Trevor Story
- LF Jarren Duran
- 1B Willson Contreras
- RF Wilyer Abreu
- 3B Caleb Durbin
- 2B Marcelo Mayer
- C Carlos Narvaez
- CF Ceddanne Rafaela
Standings and pitching matchup
The Red Sox entered the game 1-5 after a five-game losing streak. They trailed the first-place New York Yankees by four games in the AL East.
On the mound, Boston started Sonny Gray (0-0, 6.75 ERA). San Diego countered with Michael King (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
Context
The Red Sox pitcher lands on the injured list after a challenging performance in Houston. The club will monitor testing and adjust the roster accordingly.
