Red Sox Shake Up Pitching Staff Ahead of Padres Series

0:00It's April 3rd. This is Boston Red Sox News today, AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Corey with the story. The Boston Red Sox are shaking up their pitching staff right before facing the San Diego Padres. They place right-hander Johann Oviedo on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain. At the same time, set up man Garrett Whitlock went on the paternity list. To fill those spots, the team called up right-handers Zach Kelly and Tyler Uberstein from Trouble A. Worcester, Oviedo joined Boston in a trade from the pirates. The Cuban native made nine starts this season with a 3.57 ERA and 42 strikeouts over 40 innings. These moves hit the bullpen hard during a key series. Fans are watching how the depth holds up without these arms. Kelly brings solid experience after 28 appearances for Boston last year. Uberstein steps up for the first time in the majors. He earned a spot on the 40-man roster this winter, so this call-up marks a big moment

1:00for the young pitcher. As the shots push through the stretch, these tweaks keep them flexible against the Padres. Expect more rotation from the pen as they grind out winds.