Oviedo's Red Sox Debut: Mechanical Tweaks Needed

0:00It's March 31st. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Boston Red Sox News today, your AI Power Team Report. The Boston Red Sox brought in Yohan Oviato via trade this offseason, and he hit the mound for his debut Monday night, piggybacking Ranger Suarez. Things didn't go smooth though, Oviato gave up four earned runs, a walk, and two homers over three and two-thirds innings while striking out just three. This fastball velocity dip too, sitting at 93 miles per hour, compared to 95.5 last season, no one saw that coming, but Oviato stayed calm after the game. He chalked it up to mechanical tweaks needed, saying his body feels fine, with no soreness or injury in sight. Just got a grind and fixed a delivery, he figures. Right now, he's in this piggyback role because Suarez and Bello aren't fully ramped up from the World Baseball Classic. Finally, early starting, and the socks didn't want him relieving. Though check back after a couple turns through the rotation, if Oviato can't bounce back,

1:01early might lock down that starter spot for good. Keep an eye on this one.