""We see Johan as a guy who was beginning to break out last year toward the end of the season," Breslow told MassLive's Chris Cotillo. "Unique fastball release characteristics and added carry in his return from TJ (Tommy John). Has the ability to beat guys with the fastball which is a great place to start when you think about a starter's repertoire."
"Oviedo, like Breslow mentioned, returned to action in 2025 after missing the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery. But he also missed the majority of the 2025 campaign due to a lat injury he suffered in spring training. When Oviedo eventually made his way onto a big league mound in August 2025, he produced some quality results. He posted a 2-1 record with a 3.57 ERA, 1.215 WHIP, and 42 strikeouts in 40 2/3 innings pitched over nine starts."
The Red Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo from the Pirates in a five-player trade that sent outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia to Pittsburgh. Oviedo, 27, returned to action in 2025 after missing the entire 2024 season for Tommy John surgery and then missing most of 2025 with a spring-training lat injury. In nine August starts he posted a 2-1 record, 3.57 ERA, 1.215 WHIP and 42 strikeouts in 40 2/3 innings. Opponents hit just .149 against his fastball and his fastball generated a 31.3% whiff rate, signaling notable swing-and-miss potential and room for further development.
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