Johan Oviedo makes rehab start for Red Sox after elbow injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:24 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Johan Oviedo made his first rehab start for the Red Sox on September 17, throwing 2 1/3 innings and allowing one run on two hits while striking out four. Oviedo, who has been recovering from a right elbow flexor sprain, expressed his eagerness to help the team as the season concludes. With only nine games left for the Red Sox, there is a chance he could join the team for the postseason if he remains healthy. He averaged just under 96 mph during his outing, focusing on his overall health rather than velocity.
- •Oviedo topped out at 98.5 mph during rehab start.
- •He allowed one run and struck out four in 2 1/3 innings.
- •Oviedo missed most of the season due to a flexor sprain.
- •He aims to help the team before season ends on Sunday.
- •Only nine games left as the Red Sox eye postseason.
- 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — Johan Oviedo hopes to ‘have a shot to help the [Red Sox]’ any way he can
"The rehabbing Red Sox pitcher threw 2 1/3 innings in his first rehab outing since landing on the injured list in early April.
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