Red Sox News & Links: Sox pitching staff may get an unexpected boost
Remember Johan Oviedo? He’s not so much the forgotten man of the Red Sox pitching staff (that’s very much Tanner Houck) he’s more like the guy we never even got to meet in the first place. But, like Houck, he is working his way back and hopes to contribute the big league team at some […]
Fort Myers, Florida - March 23: Johan Oviedo, a member of the Boston Red Sox's pitching staff, is set to make a minor league rehabilitation appearance on Thursday. Oviedo is currently ahead of Garrett Crochet in terms of his rehab progress, but Red Sox manager Chad Tracy remains non-committal about his potential role for the 2026 season. Tracy emphasized that accumulating volume and regaining strength are crucial steps in Oviedo's recovery process.
Meanwhile, Ranger Suarez has returned to the mound with a mechanical tweak that has helped him regain his form. Suarez's improved sinker has been a key factor in his recent successful outings.
Garrett Crochet, who threw a bullpen session on Friday, showed promising velocity of around 93.5 MPH. Crochet has been adding pitch types, including sweepers, which has contributed to his improved performance. Overall, the Red Sox's pitching staff has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of numerous injuries. The depth of the staff, highlighted by the performance of rookies like Peyton Tolle, has been instrumental in maintaining the team's strength on the mound.
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