Red Sox Lock in Early, Oviedo for 2026 Season

0:00On March 24th, the Boston Red Sox wrapped up their off-season pitching shuffle by locking in kindly early as a starter for the 2026. Season opener Yohan Oviato, meanwhile, draws the bullpen assignment to begin the year. The team views Oviato as a flexible long-relief arm, ready to jump in if starters fall short on innings. Boston plans to assess the full rotation after it makes a few trips through the order. Fans lit up with excitement over early earning the rotation spot, seeing him as a rising homegrown star. Drafted in the fifth round of the 2023 MLB draft, the lefty turn heads right away. Early shown in his 2025 Major League debut with a 2.33 ERA and strong strikeout numbers. He kept it up in spring training, posting a 1.59 ERA across five outings. The Red Sox trust earlys upside to anchor the staff long-term, while keeping Oviato close as insurance against any early bumps. This setup gives them room to adapt as the games play out.

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