Overview
- Manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that testing, including an MRI, confirmed a right elbow flexor strain and Oviedo will stop throwing for about six weeks.
- Oviedo went on the 15-day injured list last week after his March 30 outing in Houston, where he gave up four earned runs in 3.2 innings and reported elbow soreness.
- The Red Sox are avoiding surgery for now and hope rest settles the strain before they map out his next steps.
- Boston plans to cover the rotation with internal options, with Garrett Crochet, Sonny Gray, Ranger Suarez, Bryan Bello, and Connelly Early handling starts and prospects like Peyton Tolle considered if needed.
- In a separate move, reliever Justin Slaten went on the 15-day IL with an oblique strain and the club recalled Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A.