Johan Oviedo

Johan Oviedo will open the season in the bullpen for the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Connelly Early will open the season in the starting rotation, first taking the mound on Sunday. Oviedo could be a piggyback option out of the bullpen. Cotillo notes that Boston will re-assess after a couple turns through the rotation.

Johan Oviedo has officially made the Opening Day roster for the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Oviedo and Connelly Early both make it with Payton Tolle was optioned to the minors. It is unclear what roles they are both stepping into.

Oviedo (illness) made his spring debut Wednesday against Minnesota, allowing one hit and three walks across 1.2 innings. He also hit a batter and uncorked a wild pitch.

Fantasy Impact

Manager Alex Cora revealed Thursday that Oviedo was feeling under the weather during Wednesday's outing. Oviedo was sent home early on Thursday due to the illness.

Johan Oviedo will make his first Grapefruit League start for the Boston Red Sox against the Minnesota Twins Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Oviedo follows Payton Tolle and Connelly Early (starting Saturday, Monday’s contests), as all three open the spring competing for the No. 5 spot in the Boston rotation for manager Alex Cora.

The Red Sox signed RHP Johan Oviedo to a one-year, $1.55 million deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Oviedo was traded to Boston earlier this offseason. He is likely to compete for a spot at the end of the rotation for Boston.