Johan Oviedo

The Red Sox sent Johan Oviedo on a rehab assignment to Florida to continue his rehab.

Fantasy Impact

Oviedo is working his way back from a flexor strain. He could return from the injured list by the end of June.

Johan Oviedo said he is doing some strengthening exercises before starting to throw again.

Fantasy Impact

Oviedo added he expects to start throwing again in two weeks. He should be activated at some point later in the summer.

Johan Oviedo is expected to begin strengthening exercises soon after being shut down for more than a month due to a right flexor strain suffered in April.

Fantasy Impact

Oviedo was placed on the injured list on April 3 and is only now expected to begin strengthening exercises after being shut down. He is targeting a return to throwing by mid-June, meaning fantasy managers should not expect him back in the majors for at least the next couple of months.

The Red Sox placed Oviedo on the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens a spot on the 40-man roster for Jack Anderson. Oviedo was shut down from throwing for a six-week period last week.

Oviedo has been diagnosed with a right flexor strain and will be shut down for six weeks. The Red Sox are optimistic he can avoid surgery but will need to monitor whether the injury heals with rest. Even if all goes well, he'll require additional time to ramp back up after the shutdown period, pointing to an extended absence.

Fantasy Impact

Oviedo is already on the 15-day IL and is a candidate to be transferred to the 60-day IL if Boston needs to clear a 40-man roster spot.