JOHAN OVIEDO NEWS

Falls to Texas Oviedo (3-4) took the loss Wednesday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Rangers. He struck out five.

Impact Three of Oviedo's five strikeouts came in an immaculate fourth inning. However, it wasn't enough to recover from a three-run opening frame as the Pirates fell 3-2. Oviedo had been solid in his previous two outings, allowing just two runs over 11 innings. His ERA now sits at 4.70 with a 1.53 WHIP and 48:25 K:BB through 10 starts (53.2 innings) this season.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Oviedo immaculate, but Pirates unable to erase early deficit in loss to Rangers The Rangers struck early on Wednesday against Johan Oviedo, and the Pirates were unable to recover, dropping another series.

MAY 24, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Quality start leads to win Oviedo (3-3) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over six innings in a 13-3 victory over Arizona. He struck out seven.

Impact Oviedo has allowed just one run in each of his past two starts (11 innings) after surrendering 17 across his previous three outings. Friday's performance was the right-hander's fourth quality start of the year, and his seven strikeouts were his most since posting a season-high 10 against the Cardinals on April 14. While Oviedo has been able to limit damage recently, he is still struggling with his control and has issued multiple free passes in all but two of his nine starts this season.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: A year after Mitch Keller did it, adding a sinker could be transformative for Johan Oviedo Johan Oviedo debuted a sinker on Friday against Arizona. It turned out to be an effective and important pitch for him.

MAY 20, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Five walks in no-decision Oviedo did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing one run on four hits and five walks over five innings in a 6-3 loss to the Orioles. He struck out three.

Impact Oviedo struggled with his command Friday and walked a season-high five batters, but things could've gone much worse, as the right-hander limited the damage and was charged with just one earned run. Despite the free passes, it was a nice bounce-back outing for Oviedo, who had given up 17 runs over his past three appearances. He'll look to build off his solid start next time out, which is tentatively scheduled for a three-game weekend set versus Arizona.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Oviedo foiled by 4-run first, Pirates' bats remain quiet in 6th consecutive loss Given the way the Pirates have been swinging the bats as of late, a four-run first inning by the Blue Jays was in many ways excessive. Anoth...

MAY 7, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Hit hard in Washington Oviedo (2-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing seven runs on nine hits and two walks over 2.1 innings in a 7-2 loss against the Nationals. He struck out one.

Impact It was a rough day for Oviedo, as he allowed seven runs on nine hits without making it out of the third inning. He's now allowed 11 earned runs in his last two starts (7.2 innings) after surrendering just two runs over his previous 16.2 innings. Oviedo's ERA is up to 4.78 with a 1.47 WHIP and 30:12 K:BB. He'll try to get back on track in his next outing, currently lined up for next week against the Blue Jays.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Settles for no-decision Tuesday Oviedo didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Dodgers, giving up five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander saw his quality start streak end at three, but Oviedo still exited the game in line for his third win of the season, only to see Colin Holderman serve up a game-winning blast to Chris Taylor in the eighth inning. Oviedo will take a 3.03 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB through 29.2 innings into his next outing, likely to come this weekend on the road against the Nationals.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Johan Oviedo settling into starter role as bats bolster pitching efforts In a 14-3 blowout of the Rockies, the red-hot Pirates capped a series sweep where they outscore the hosts 33-9 over three games.

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rockies bring home losing streak into matchup against the Pirates

The Colorado Rockies look to end their four-game home slide with a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handed tough-luck loss Oviedo (1-1) allowed one run on six hits and a walk over seven innings Friday, striking out 10 and taking a loss against the Cardinals.

Impact Oviedo rolled through five shutout frames before the Cardinals finally broke a scoreless tie in the sixth. Oviedo has been terrific over his last two outings, logging a 15:1 K:BB while allowing just one run across 13.2 innings. He forced 13 whiffs on 44 swings (29.5) and averaged 97.2 mph on his fastball Friday. Oviedo is lined up for a start in Colorado next week.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Oviedo enjoys 10-strikeout gem, but Pirates offense has tough-luck night against Cardinals Johan Oviedo was excellent Friday for the Pirates, but their offense didn’t have much luck against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

APRIL 15, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates take 4-game road win streak into matchup with the Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates hit the road against the St. Louis Cardinals aiming to extend a four-game road winning streak

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive in first win Oviedo (1-0) earned the win Sunday, giving up five hits and no walks through 6.2 scoreless innings in the victory over the White Sox. He struck out five.

Impact Oviedo stifled the White Sox offense all game and did not allow a single extra-base hit through his 6.2 innings pitched. The only run in this game came from a sacrifice fly provided by teammate Jake Suwinski in the first inning and was all Oviedo needed to earn his first win of the year. The right-hander efficiently threw 62 of 89 pitches for strikes before exiting with two outs in the seventh inning, and he will look to keep the momentum moving in his next outing, likely to come next week in the series with the Cardinals.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz's injury dampens Pittsburgh's 1-0 win over White Sox

Johan Oviedo outdueled Michael Kopech to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago White Sox 1-0

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates and White Sox meet in series rubber match

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reynolds, Delay homers help lift Pirates over Red Sox 7-6

Bryan Reynolds hit a pair solo home runs, Jason Delay added another and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Boston Red Sox 7-6

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Settles after rough first frame Oviedo gave up five runs (four earned) on six hits and four walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings Monday against the Red Sox.

Impact Oviedo gave up home runs to Rafael Devers, Masataka Yoshida and Triston Casas in the first inning. He then recorded the next 11 outs without giving up a run, but he exited before he could qualify for the win. With JT Brubaker potentially needing Tommy John surgery, Oviedo was given the fifth spot in the Pirates' rotation. While Monday's line looks ugly on paper, it's encouraging that Oviedo settled down after a shaky first frame. He leaned heavily on his 89-mph slider, which he threw 46 percent of the time, and touched 98 mph with his fastball, which was sitting in the mid-90s. Oviedo currently projects for a home start Sunday against the White Sox.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox host the Pirates to start 3-game series

The Boston Red Sox open a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith-Njigba secures roster spot; Oviedo cracks rotation BRADENTON, Fla. -- Perhaps the most exciting battle in Pirates camp this spring came down to the final days, but at the end, Canaan Smith-Nj...

MARCH 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Confirmed for rotation spot Pirates manager Derek Shelton confirmed Tuesday that Oviedo will open the season in the starting rotation, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Shelton revealed that news during Tuesday's spring finale against the Twins, just as Oviedo was finishing up a strong five-inning outing during which he struck out seven hitters. The 25-year-old will be filling in for JT Brubaker (forearm) initially, but he has a chance to stick around long term if he shows well out of the gate. Oviedo posted an encouraging 3.23 ERA in seven starts down the stretch last season with the Pirates after being acquired from the Cardinals. If he can improve his command, there might be fantasy streaming appeal in favorable matchups.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks on track for rotation spot Oviedo is expected to open the season as the Pirates' No. 5 starter with JT Brubaker (forearm) set to go on the 15-day injured list, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pittsburgh has yet to provide a timeline for Brubaker to return from what's described as right forearm discomfort, but Oviedo should be poised to make at least two turns through the rotation to begin the campaign. Though he had already been in good position to make the Opening Day roster as a reliever before Brubaker picked up the injury, Oviedo should be equipped to handle something close to a starter's workload in his first outing of the regular season after he covered four innings (55 pitches) in his most recent Grapefruit League appearance Thursday. He'll start the Pirates' spring finale Tuesday versus the Twins and will have another opportunity to build up his pitch count.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Fast 5: Observations on Andrew McCutchen, Johan Oviedo and final roster decisions McCutchen might be more of an outfielder again, Oviedo puts a pitch on the shelf, and the club is close to finalizing its initial roster.

MARCH 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'It's a blessing': After 7 years apart, Oviedo reunited with family BRADENTON, Fla. -- Johan Oviedo has never felt this calm. Oviedo, 25, finds himself in a nebulous spot in his career. He's fighting for a sp...

MARCH 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Making push for rotation Oviedo threw three scoreless innings while allowing two hits and striking out three in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Impact Oviedo is competing for a spot in the Pittsburgh rotation, and Saturday's outing was both his longest and most effective of the spring. According to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Oveido threw his slider 61 percent of the time and threw 31 strikes on 41 total pitches. He may be on the outside looking in to start the regular season, but it's likely that he'll pitch as a traditional starter at some point during the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE