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Red Sox pitcher Johan Oviedo makes successful rehab appearance

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Red Sox pitcher Johan Oviedo makes successful rehab appearance

Summary

Johan Oviedo, a 28-year-old right-hander for the Boston Red Sox, made a successful rehab appearance for the Worcester WooSox on Thursday. This outing marked his first since being sidelined with a right elbow strain in March. Oviedo pitched 2.1 innings, allowing two hits and one earned run while striking out four batters. His fastball reached speeds of up to 98.5 mph, a promising sign for his return to the major league team. If he feels good after Friday, he may make another bullpen appearance, potentially joining the Red Sox in postseason preparations.

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Status Watch

•Oviedo completed 2.1 innings during his rehab start.
•He recorded four strikeouts and allowed one earned run.
•Fastball reached up to 98.5 mph in his first outing back.
•He will assess his condition on Friday for next steps.
•Potential inclusion in taxi squad for postseason travel.

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The Boston Red Sox are wrapping up a three-game series with the Texas Rangers on Thursday night.However, a notable development out in Worcester with the Red Sox’s Triple-A affiliate occurred prior to the game that is good news for the big league club as they slowly start to assemble the team they want to roll […] The post Boston Red Sox Receive Good News on Injured 28-Year-Old Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY.
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