"Johan Oviedo didn't crack the rotation out of spring training and then was roughed up in his first relief appearance against the Astros on Monday, displaying a concerning dip in velocity."
"Alex Cora says he's fine: 'Obviously with his injuries in the past, [it's] something that we have to be very careful in this new role. But I think he's gonna be OK.'"
"The Sox are 1-4 after the first trip through the pitching rotation and are looking for Garrett Crochet to act as the stopper this afternoon in Houston."
Johan Oviedo has struggled in his early Red Sox career, failing to secure a rotation spot and experiencing a concerning drop in velocity during his first relief outing. Despite these issues, the coaching staff, including Andrew Bailey, is not overly worried and has plans to address his performance. Alex Cora reassures that Oviedo's health is not a concern, while the bullpen faces additional challenges with Garett Whitlock's impending paternity leave. The team is currently 1-4 after their initial rotation outings.
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