Johan Oviedo began a rehab assignment with the Florida Complex League Pirates today. He started, threw 2/3 of an inning, allowing three hits, two earned runs and struck out one.
Oviedo is working his way back from the right lat strain he suffered during spring training. He missed the entire 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in December 2023. He hasn’t pitched in a major-league game since Sept. 27, 2023.
I’d have to imagine Oviedo will spend the maximum amount of time on rehab, considering he hasn’t pitched in a game in close to two years. He does have one minor-league option left, so there is a possibility he could stay at Class AAA Indianapolis beyond his rehab assignment, at least until the Pirates feel as if he’s ready to join the big-league club.
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2:39 pm - 06.30.2025DowntownOviedo begins rehab assignment
Johan Oviedo began a rehab assignment with the Florida Complex League Pirates today. He started, threw 2/3 of an inning, allowing three hits, two earned runs and struck out one.
Oviedo is working his way back from the right lat strain he suffered during spring training. He missed the entire 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in December 2023. He hasn’t pitched in a major-league game since Sept. 27, 2023.
I’d have to imagine Oviedo will spend the maximum amount of time on rehab, considering he hasn’t pitched in a game in close to two years. He does have one minor-league option left, so there is a possibility he could stay at Class AAA Indianapolis beyond his rehab assignment, at least until the Pirates feel as if he’s ready to join the big-league club.
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