Red Sox Pitching Staff Hit with Injuries, Oviedo Out 6 Weeks

0:00On April 8th, Boston Red Sox pitching staff just took a couple hits with fresh injuries hitting their bullpen. They recently grabbed Yohan Oviedo from the Pirates as a long relief option, but he's now on the injured list with a right flexor strain in his. For arm, sidelineing him for about six weeks. No surgery needed though, which keeps hopes up for a return later this season. Oviedo only got into one game so far, tossing 3.2 innings where he gave up four runs on six hits, but fan three and walked just one. Manager Alex Korra sounded bummed about the setback, but pointed out the bright side, since it's not a surgical issue. Oviedo himself noted its inflammation in the forearm muscle, not the elbow ligaments, calling it a relief even if it's still frustrating. The team also put Ridey Justin Slayton on the IL with an oblique strain and brought of lefty Tyler Sanmonego to help fill the gap. All this as the socks sit at three wins and eight losses to start the year.

1:00These bumps could test their depth early on, but avoiding the knife gives them a shot to regroup and push forward. Team coverage, powered by AI. This is Boston Red Sox News today.