Johan Oviedo Injury News & Updates

Oviedo will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Francys Romero of MLB.com reports.

Oviedo seemingly suffered an elbow injury in the offseason after getting through the 2023 campaign without any reported issues, and he's now in line to miss all of 2024. Oviedo put up a 4.31 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with 158 strikeouts across 177.2 innings last season, and his absence will surely be felt by a Pirates pitching staff that finished near the bottom of the NL in ERA (4.60).

Oviedo is dealing with a right elbow injury which could potentially require Tommy John surgery, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Oviedo didn't battle any known elbow issues during the regular season, so this news comes out of the blue. Mackey notes that while nothing has been decided yet in regards to how the injury will be treated, Tommy John surgery "has been discussed." Oviedo would be sidelined until 2025 if that procedure is ultimately required. The right-hander went through ups and downs with the Pirates in 2023 but had a fairly encouraging season overall in collecting a 4.31 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 158:83 K:BB over 177.2 innings. It was more than a 60-inning jump from his 2022 workload.

Oviedo did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings in a 7-6 loss to the Phillies. He struck out six.

Oviedo got off to a good start Wednesday, delivering three shutout innings before the Phillies tagged him for six runs between the fourth and fifth innings. Oviedo had allowed just one run over 11 innings in his previous two starts (despite walking 10 in that span). The 25-year-old right-hander flashed some potential this season, though control issues led to inconsistent results. Oviedo will finish the year 9-14 with a 4.31 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 158:83 K:BB across 32 starts (177.2 innings).

Oviedo (9-14) earned the win over the Cubs on Thursday, yielding four hits and five walks while striking out five batters six scoreless innings.

Oviedo again struggled with his control, tossing just 50 of 93 pitches for strikes and issuing five walks for the second straight start. However, the Cubs couldn't take advantage of the free passes, as they failed to push a run across the plate. While Oviedo has handed out 10 walks over his past two outings, he's allowed just one run over 11 frames during that span while striking out 12 batters. It's unlikely that the right-hander will be able to see sustained success with such poor control, but he's managed a 2.30 ERA over his past five starts despite a 1.54 WHIP and 23:19 K:BB.

Oviedo allowed one earned run on four hits and five walks while striking out seven across five innings Friday against the Yankees. He did not factor into the decision.

Oviedo issued all five of his free passes in his first three innings of work, and he has now allowed 12 walks across his last 12.1 frames -- spanning three starts. He managed to avoid significant damage Friday thanks to some timely strikeouts, and he managed his highest punchout total in an outing since July 15. Oviedo has had an inconsistent season, but he's shown flashes of being an effective starter and has maintained a 4.27 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across a career-high 166.2 frames.

Oviedo allowed three runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out four over 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus Atlanta on Saturday.

Oviedo failed to complete four innings for the second outing in a row. He had a season-high six walks in his last outing, but Atlanta's offense was able to rack up hits with ease in this start, though they failed to hit a home run off of the right-hander. He's allowed at least three runs in four of his last six outings. For the year, Oviedo has a 4.34 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 140:71 K:BB through 161.2 innings across 29 starts. He's tentatively lined up for a home start versus the Nationals next week.

Oviedo (8-13) notched the win over Kansas City on Monday, pitching all nine frames and allowing two hits and two walks in a shutout. He struck out five batters.

Oviedo had been up-and-down of late, and he had failed to go more than five frames in any of his previous three starts. The right-hander went plenty deep Monday, recording his first career complete game and shutout. Oviedo needed a career-high 112 pitches to complete the contest, though he kept up his velocity throughout and retired the final 11 batters he faced to finish with a flourish. His 4.20 ERA and 1.28 WHIP on the campaign are hardly fantasy gold, though he's put up better numbers in August with a 2.92 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over 37 innings covering six starts.

Oviedo (7-13) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over five innings against the Cardinals. He struck out five.

It was a solid performance from Oviedo, who'd allowed 10 runs over his previous two starts (nine innings). The lone damage against him Tuesday came on a Richie Palacios solo homer in the fifth. The 25-year-old Oviedo lowered his ERA to 4.46 with a 1.33 WHIP and 129:62 K:BB across 26 starts (145.1 innings) this season. He's currently lined up for a home matchup with the Cubs in his next outing this weekend.

Oviedo (6-13) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits and five walks over four innings against the Mets while striking out three.

Oviedo really struggled with his command early on, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks in the second inning while also being charged with a balk. He issued five walks in the contest, which matched his season high, and needed 78 pitches to get through four innings. The right-hander has now lost back-to-back starts after previously winning three in a row, logging an uninspiring 7:7 K:BB over that two-game stretch.

Oviedo (6-12) absorbed the loss Friday versus the Reds, allowing six runs on five hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out four.

Things looked ominous right away for the big right-hander, as the first four batters of the game reached and three of them scored. Oviedo looked like he might settle in after that in retiring 10 of the next 11, but then light-hitting catcher Luke Maile clubbed a three-run shot in the fourth inning. He needed 93 pitches to cover his five frames. Oviedo came into this one with a 2.32 ERA so far in the second half, but this was certainly a step back.

Oviedo (6-11) earned the win over the Brewers on Sunday after tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and walking three. He struck out six.

Oviedo was in complete command of the Brewer hitters and continued his recent run of dominance on the mound. He's allowed one run or fewer in four of his last five starts and has 11 has totaled 11 such starts this season which is the second most in the National League. With Sunday's spectacular outing, Oviedo has tied Mitch Keller for the team lead with 12 quality starts and now possesses the lowest ERA on the team with a 4.21. The only knack on the 25-year-old is he's issued multiple walks in seven consecutive starts. He'll look to keep rolling in a projected start against the Reds,

Oviedo (5-11) earned the win Tuesday, allowing a run on six hits and two walks over seven innings against the Tigers. He struck out five.

Oviedo's now won back-to-back starts, allowing just two runs over 13 innings, after going 0-8 with a 4.83 ERA in his previous 11 outings. The 25-year-old right-hander now sports a 4.42 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and 111:51 K:BB across 22 starts (124.1 innings) this season. Oviedo's currently projected to face the Brewers this weekend in his next outing.

Oviedo (4-11) picked up the win in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Padres, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out five.

The right-hander tossed only 53 of 90 pitches for strikes, but he avoided serious damage and was able to collect his first win since May 19, having gone 0-8 in the 11 outings since. Oviedo will carry a 4.60 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 106:49 K:BB through 117.1 innings into his next start, likely to come at home next week against the Tigers.

Oviedo (3-11) allowed five runs on three hits and three walks while striking out four over four innings to take the loss Friday versus the Angels.

Oviedo got through the first three innings with little trouble, but the Angels got to him the second time through the order. The right-hander has had trouble with the long ball lately, giving up eight homers across his last six starts and taking the loss in five of those outings. He's at a 4.77 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 101:46 K:BB through 111.1 innings over 20 starts this season. Oviedo's projected for a road start in San Diego next week.

Oviedo allowed one earned run on one hit and three walks while striking out 10 across seven innings Saturday against the Giants. He did not factor into the decision.

Oviedo entered Saturday's start having allowed 13 earned runs across his last 11.2 innings. He bounced back against the Giants, matching his highest strikeout total in a game this season while backing that with 18 swinging strikes on 107 total pitches. Oviedo has been inconsistent on a start-to-start basis, though he has now allowed two or fewer earned runs in 11 of his 19 appearances.

Oviedo (3-10) took the loss Thursday versus the Dodgers, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over 6.2 innings.

Oviedo gave up a two-run home run to Freddie Freeman in the first inning, but then retired 15 of the next 17 batters. In the sixth, Oviedo ran into more trouble with Max Muncy taking him deep for another two-run blast that decided the game. With five homers allowed over his last four starts, Oviedo's had some issues keeping the ball down. He's also lost six straight outings, though some of them were of the hard-luck variety. He's at a 4.75 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 87:40 K:BB through 100.1 innings over 18 starts this season.

Oviedo (3-9) allowed eight earned runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out one to take the loss Saturday against the Brewers.

Oviedo gave up six runs across his first two innings of work, with the big damage being a three-run homer by Christian Yelich. The outing adds to his inconsistent campaign, as he's allowed one or fewer earned runs in seven of his 17 starts. On the other hand, he's allowed more than five earned runs on three occasions. The end result has been a 4.61 ERA across 93.2 frames, though Oviedo hasn't significantly improved his strikeout rate (19.2 percent) or his other underlying skills.

Oviedo (3-8) took the loss Sunday, allowing one run on six hits over seven innings against the Marlins. He struck out six.

Oviedo went toe-to-toe with Miami's Eury Perez on Sunday, allowing just one run across seven innings which came on a solo homer by nine-hole hitter Jonathan Davis. However, Oviedo would take his fourth straight loss after the Pirates failed to get on the scoreboard Sunday, which bumped him up to a tie for the third-most losses in MLB. Despite the massive loss total, Oviedo has quietly been putting together a solid stretch of starts, posting a 2.96 ERA with five quality starts over his last nine appearances (51.2 innings).

Oviedo (3-7) took the loss Tuesday, allowing two runs on five hits over six innings against the Cubs. He struck out three.

Oviedo pitched well Tuesday, holding Chicago to two runs over six innings, but the Pirates couldn't muster any run support in a 4-0 loss. Still, it was another strong effort from Oviedo, who's allowed two runs or fewer in six of his last eight starts. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 4.30 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and 74:35 K:BB through 15 starts (81.2 innings) this season. Ovideo currently lines up for a road matchup with the Marlins in his next outing.

Oviedo (3-6) took the loss Thursday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk over 4.1 innings against the Cubs. He struck out eight.

Oviedo was hit around by the Cubs on Thursday, giving up his most hits and runs since May 6. Most of the damage came in the fifth inning, where Oviedo gave up three hits to his first four batters faced before getting yanked after 100 pitches. Though he struggled to limit damage, he popped for his second-most punchouts of the campaign after recording five strikeouts in each of his last four starts. After allowing five runs and three homers in his first start of 2023, Oviedo has given up just two long balls since, with a 4.18 ERA and 67 strikeouts over 71 innings (13 starts).

Oviedo (3-5) took the loss Saturday, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks over 6.1 innings as the Pirates were downed 5-1 by the Mets. He struck out five.

The right-hander tossed 90 pitches (55 strikes) en route to his second straight quality start and sixth of the season, but Pittsburgh's batters provided him with little support and managed only three hits on the night. Oviedo hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his last six outings, posting a 2.62 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 30:19 K:BB through 34.1 innings over that stretch. The 25-year-old will look to keep rolling in his next start, likely to come on the road next week against the Cubs.

Oviedo allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks over seven innings in Monday's win over the Athletics. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision,

Oviedo gave up three runs through three innings before settling in for a quality start. He turned in his longest outing since April and has allowed three or fewer runs in five straight starts. He's registered a 2.57 ERA during that span, dropping his season number down to 4.29 through 65 frames. Oviedo is currently projected to face the Mets at home this weekend.

Oviedo allowed a run on three hits and five walks while striking out five over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Giants.

Oviedo's lack of command led to him needing 92 pitches (53 strikes) to get 13 outs. It also played a part in him falling short of qualifying for the win. This is the eighth straight outing in which he's walked multiple batters, and the second time he's issued five free passes in a start. The right-hander owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 53:30 K:BB over 58 innings through 11 starts this season. Oviedo is projected for a favorable home start versus the Athletics next week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Oviedo has added a sinker to his pitch mix, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Oviedo added the variation at the suggestion of coaches, who noted the natural sink that he had on his four-seam fastball. He mixed the pitch in during his outing Wednesday against the Tigers, though he surrendered four earned runs on five hits across two innings. Nevertheless, Oviedo remains in the mix for a spot in the Pirates' rotation to begin the season.

The Pirates are planning to use Oviedo as a starter in 2023, Rob Biertemptfel of The Athletic reports.

Oviedo has gotten most of his big-league experience as a reliever, though he made seven starts in Pittsburgh to close out 2022 after being acquired by the team at the trade deadline. He posted a solid 3.23 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 30 innings in that span, and he is likely to make starts at some point in 2023. For the time being, he's on the outside looking in for a regular rotation spot, but he should be among the top candidates for the role if injury or poor performance requires the rotation to be shuffled.

Oviedo pitched four innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits while striking out one in Wednesday's win over the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision.

Oviedo struggled early Wednesday, allowing two runs to score in the first inning, one of which was unearned as a result of a throwing error. He later surrendered another run in the third frame on a Nolan Arenado RBI single, accounting for the final run on his line. The performance marked the fifth consecutive outing where he allowed three or fewer runs, finishing the season with a 3.21 ERA and 1.29 WHIP while striking out 54 batters over 56 innings in 21 appearances including eight starts.

Oviedo (4-3) gave up two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings to take the loss in a 2-1 defeat to the Cardinals on Friday.

Oviedo held his own against the postseason-bound Cardinals, but he received only one run of support and was forced to settle for the loss despite posting his second quality start in a row. Oviedo has become a regular part of the Pirates rotation since being acquired earlier in September and has an ERA of 3.04 in six starts with his new team. He is tentatively expected to make his next start in a rematch against the Cardinals in Wednesday. As it will be the final game of the regular season, the Cardinals could be resting their starters in anticipation of their opening postseason series.

Oviedo (4-2) earned the win Saturday without allowing a run on three hits over seven innings against the Cubs. He struck out seven.

Oviedo did not allow an extra-base hit in his quality evening against the Cubs. The righty has been given the start in five straight appearances, recording a 3.05 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 20.2 innings. Even with this contest's seven strikeouts and zero walks, the 24-year-old has posted an unattractive 23:14 K:BB during these five starts.

Oviedo allowed three runs on five hits, four walks and a hit batsman while striking out six in four innings in a 7-3 loss Sunday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision.

Oviedo got off to a rough start as eight of the first 12 batters he faced reached safely, leading to three runs. He eventually settled down, retiring eight of the last 10 batters. Walks have always been a bit of an issue for the 24-year-old but the problem has compounded since joining the Pirates as he's walked 21.5 percent of batters faced as a member of the team. He has a 4.61 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 16:14 K:BB in 13.2 innings in four starts as a Pirate. His next start will likely be next weekend against the Cubs.

Oviedo (3-2) picked up the win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds, allowing only one hit and two walks over five scoreless innings in a 6-1 victory. He struck out four.

Making only his fourth start of the season, Oviedo put together his best performance so far in a Pittsburgh uniform, tossing 44 of 74 pitches for strikes and giving up his only hit with one out in the fifth inning. The 24-year-old has a 3.72 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 10:10 K:BB through 9.2 innings since joining the Pirates.

Oviedo (2-2) took the loss in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, surrendering four runs on one hit and five walks over 1.2 innings. He struck out two.

The 24-year-old couldn't get the ball over the ball with any consistency, and he needed 57 pitches (only 30 strikes) to record his five outs before getting the hook. Oviedo has issued eight free passes in 4.2 innings since joining the rotation at the beginning of the month, and the Pirates may not be inclined to give him another turn even as part of a bullpen day or in tandem with another pitcher.

Oviedo is scheduled to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Though he'll be making his second straight turn through the Pittsburgh rotation, Oviedo may not be in line for a traditional start. In his Pittsburgh debut Sept. 2, Oviedo was lifted after 77 pitches and three innings, despite keeping the Blue Jays off the board while recording four strikeouts. If the Pirates decide to piggyback Oviedo with another pitcher, Tyler Beede or Zach Thompson would be the most logical candidates to follow him.

Oviedo is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Mets, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Though he struck out four over three scoreless innings in his Pirates debut Friday against the Blue Jays, Oviedo needed 77 pitches to record his nine outs while conceding two hits and three walks. Despite Oviedo's inefficiency, the Pirates came away from the outing encouraged enough to give him another turn through the rotation. Don't expect Oviedo to cover much more than 90 pitches in Wednesday's start, however, which could hurt his chances of factor into the decision.

Oviedo allowed two hits and three walks while striking out four across three scoreless innings Friday against the Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision.

Oviedo made his first start with the Pirates since being acquired at the trade deadline. He effectively limited runs and generated nine swinging strikes on 77 pitches. On the other hand, he also issued three walks and had 22 pitches fouled off, racking up his pitch count and forcing him into a short outing. Given the Pirates' lack of competitiveness, they are likely to continue to give Oviedo opportunities to work out of the rotation to close the campaign.

Oviedo was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Oviedo spent a month in the minors but will rejoin the big-league club to start Friday's series opener against the Blue Jays. The right-hander was productive over 14 appearances (one start) with the Cardinals earlier in the year, logging a 3.20 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 25.1 innings. Assuming he performs well during his team debut Friday, he should have a chance to remain in Pittsburgh's rotation.

Oviedo was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Oviedo was effective over his 25.1 big-league innings with the Cardinals this season, but the Pirates want to work with him in the minors before adding him to their major-league roster. Expect him to be recalled at some point before the season comes to a close.

Oviedo and Malcom Nunez were traded from the Cardinals to the Pirates on Monday in exchange for Jose Quintana and Chris Stratton.

Oviedo has filled a versatile role for the Cardinals, posting a 3.20 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB across 25.1 innings. He's added a 2-1 record through 14 appearances, so he should function as a multi-inning reliever in the Pirates' bullpen going forward.

Oviedo (2-1) allowed a run on two hits and a walk with a strikeout in 1.1 innings, earning the win Tuesday over the Dodgers.

Oviedo followed opener Jordan Hicks in this contest. Through five innings in July, Oviedo has yielded two runs, six hits and a walk with six strikeouts. The right-hander owns a 3.32 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB in 21.2 innings overall, though he's likely to remain in a multi-inning relief role. He's yet to record a save or a hold in 11 appearances.

Oviedo (hand) struck out two and worked around two hits over 1.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen Sunday in the Cardinals' 4-3 win over the Phillies.

Oviedo had been pulled from his previous relief appearance July 4 against Atlanta after he was struck on his pitching hand by a comebacker, but a few days of rest was all he needed to heal up. With Sunday's scoreless outing, the 24-year-old lowered his ERA to 3.10 over 20.1 innings at the big-league level this season.

Oviedo exited Monday's game against the Braves after being struck on the hand by a line drive, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Oviedo was immediately sent for further testing, and his X-rays fortunately came back negative. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Oviedo (1-1) struck out three over 2.1 perfect innings to earn the win in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the Brewers.

Oviedo relieved starter Adam Wainwright with two outs and two runners in scoring position in the fifth inning. He escaped that jam with a groundout, then continued to pitch well in the sixth and seventh while the Cardinals pulled ahead. Oviedo has now gone 6.1 innings without allowing a run while working in a multi-inning relief role. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB across 15 innings in six outings (one start). He'll likely continue to mop up innings when the Cardinals' starters have short outings.

Oviedo made his most recent appearance out of the bullpen Wednesday in the Cardinals' 11-3 loss to the Rays, striking out three over 2.2 innings while giving up one run on three hits and one walk.

After starting in the first game of a doubleheader against the Cubs on his previous appearance with the Cardinals on June 4, Oviedo served as a primary pitcher behind opener Packy Naughton in Wednesday's contest. With all of Jack Flaherty (shoulder), Steven Matz (shoulder) and Jordan Hicks (forearm) stuck on the injured list, the Cardinals could turn to the Naughton/Oviedo tandem to cover the bulk of the innings in Monday's series opener with the Pirates.

Oviedo (0-1) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, giving up three runs on eight hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out five.

Making his first appearance of the season in the big leagues, Oviedo tossed 103 pitches (67 strikes) but allowed a steady stream of baserunners, as Chicago had runners in scoring position in every inning. The right-hander may have pitched well enough to stick around for another turn through the rotation, but Steven Matz (shoulder) isn't far from rejoining the roster.

Oviedo is starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Oviedo was called up by St. Louis on Friday, and he'll make his first major-league appearance of the 2022 season during Saturday's matinee. The right-hander made 14 appearances (13 starts) for the Cardinals last year and posted a 4.91 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 62.1 innings.

Oviedo was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Oviedo failed to earn a spot on the Cardinals' Opening Day roster this year, but he's been working as a starter in Memphis and has posted a 5.58 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 50 innings over 10 starts. He's served mainly as a starter in the majors and seems like a candidate to draw a start in one of the two games during Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Oviedo was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Oviedo made 14 appearances (13 starts) for the Cardinals in 2021, but he'll be left off the team's Opening Day roster this year. He posted a 6.13 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 54.1 innings across 12 appearances (11 starts) in Memphis last season and should be a candidate to fill in as a starter in the majors at some point in 2022.

Oviedo was ejected from Wednesday's game at Triple-A Memphis after the top of the fourth inning for an apparent violation of the league's foreign substance rules, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Oviedo has been in Memphis since late July, and he was removed from Wednesday's contest after an umpire examined his glove as he left the mound. His glove was confiscated and will be examined by the league. If the right-hander is found to be in violation of the foreign substance policy, he'll face a 10-game suspension.

The Cardinals optioned Oviedo to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

After giving up three runs on five hits and six walks over 4.1 innings to take a no-decision in his start Monday versus the Pirates, Oviedo will be sent to the minors and look to refine his control while he's with Memphis. Due to upcoming off days Thursday and next Monday, the Cardinals will be able to get by with a four-man rotation until Aug. 7 versus the Royals. Oviedo could be called up from Triple-A that day when St. Louis requires a fifth starter.

Oviedo is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Reds.

After being called up from Triple-A Memphis to start Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Oviedo looked on track to earn his first win of the season, but a meltdown by the bullpen undid most of his good work (one run allowed over five innings). Still, Oviedo's outing was solid enough for him to garner another start for the banged-up Cardinals, who are lacking in healthy alternatives for the rotation.

Oviedo allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out five across five innings Tuesday against the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision.

Oviedo struggled throughout the first half of the season, but he will likely be needed with several of the Cardinals' starters sidelined by injury. He responded with one of his best outings of the campaign, holding the Cubs to only one run that came in the second frame. He exited the contest with a 4-1 lead, but a meltdown in the ninth inning by the bullpen denied him his first win of the season. Oviedo now has a 4.81 ERA with a 45:31 K:BB across 58 innings on the campaign.

The Cardinals recalled Oviedo from Triple-A Memphis ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday versus the Cubs.

St. Louis will plug Oviedo back into the rotation for his 12th start of the season, despite his less-than-stellar results to close the first half. Over his final four starts prior to being demoted to Triple-A, Oviedo posted a 6.11 ERA and 1.92 WHIP in 17.2 innings. With three other rotation members in Jack Flaherty (oblique), Miles Mikolas (forearm) and Carlos Martinez (thumb) residing on the 60-day injured list, the Cardinals are short on quality alternatives, so Oviedo will be given another chance to try and right the ship.

Oviedo will be recalled from Triple-A Memphis to start Tuesday against the Cubs, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Oviedo has failed to impress in 11 starts and one relief appearance at the big-league level this season, posting a 5.09 ERA. That number looks well-deserved given his poor combination of a 16.4 percent strikeout rate and 12.3 percent walk rate. He could be needed for multiple starts down the stretch, however, as the Cardinals currently have four starters on the 60-day injured list.

Oviedo was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

The young right-hander made his final start before the All-Star break in Wednesday's loss to the Giants, so he'll head to Triple-A so he can continue receiving work in the minors. Oviedo is a strong bet to rejoin the rotation when the Cardinals require additional starters during the July 19-22 series versus the Cubs.

Oviedo (0-5) allowed two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out three over four innings in a loss to the Giants on Wednesday.

Oviedo struggled with his command again Wednesday. He managed to toss just 41 of his 80 pitches for strikes and walked four batters for the second time in his last three starts. He started off his day with two straight walks and eventually loaded the bases before hitting Jason Vosler with a pitch to bring in the first run for the Giants. A pair of doubles would score another run the following inning but he was able to turn in two scoreless frames thereafter despite walking two more batters in the fourth. The 23-year-old has reached five innings just three times in 11 starts this season, making it pretty difficult for him to ever pick up a win. He'll head into the All-Star break with a 5.09 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 40:30 K:BB over 53 innings.

Oviedo didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-3 extra-inning win over the Rockies, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out two.

The Cards did most of their scoring in the ninth and 10th innings, denying Oviedo his first career big-league win despite a solid effort at Coors Field. The right-hander has two quality starts, both of which have come in his last four trips to the mound, and he'll carry a 5.14 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 37:26 K:BB through 49 innings into his next outing.

Oviedo (0-4) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Pirates after allowing five runs on six hits and four walks across four innings. He struck out five.

Oviedo has failed to complete five innings in all but two of his appearances this season and had another below-average outing on the mound, as he dropped a second straight decision while showing a severe lack of command. Aside from his four walks, he also tossed 39 of his 90 pitches outside of the strike zone. The right-hander owns a woeful 5.23 ERA while posting a 35:25 K:BB across 43 innings (nine starts) this season.

Oviedo (0-3) allowed six runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out one across 3.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Tigers.

Oviedo worked through three fairly routine scoreless innings but was hit hard in the fourth frame. In that disastrous final inning, he walked two, threw a wild pitch, made a throwing error and finally surrendered a three-run home run. Ironically, his fielding mishap aided his final line by making the majority of the damage against him uncharged runs. Though he delivered seven scoreless innings in his previous outing, Oviedo still has a 4.62 ERA with only a 30:21 K:BB across 39 frames on the campaign.

Oviedo struck out four and allowed six hits in seven shutout innings, not factoring into the decision of Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Marlins.

Wednesday was by far the righty's best start of the season to date. Not only did Oviedo yield fewer than two runs for the first time since his April 11 season debut, he also recorded more than 15 outs for the first time in 2021. The 23-year-old was incredibly efficient as well, walking nobody and requiring just 87 pitches to get through the seven frames. Oviedo is expected to make his next start Tuesday against the Tigers.

Oviedo gave up four earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five in 4.1 innings Friday against the Cubs. He did not factor in the decision.

He has now failed to log more than 4.1 innings in five straight outings, which makes it difficult to deploy him in most fantasy formats. Oviedo is only in the rotation because four of the Cardinals' top starters are on the injured list. He could get another start in the middle of next week, either at home for the Marlins or in Atlanta.

Oviedo allowed two runs on three hits and two walks across four innings during Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Reds. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Oviedo was called upon to start Saturday's game with Jack Flaherty landing on the injured list with an oblique injury earlier in the week. The right-hander was pulled after just 65 pitches, likely due to him not being fully stretched out. A solo home run by Jonathan India in the third and an RBI single by Tucker Barnhart in the fourth wound up biting the 23-year-old, but the Cardinals were able to land him a no-decision by tying the game at two after he exited. St. Louis has off days Monday and Thursday, so it's unclear if Oviedo will get a start during the next turn through the rotation.

Oviedo will start Saturday's game against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Oviedo was called up Tuesday, and he'll get the chance to work out of the rotation with Jack Flaherty (oblique) on the injured list. In five appearances (four starts) for the Cardinals this year, the righty has posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 20 innings.

Oviedo was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old will rejoin the Cardinals ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Dodgers with Jack Flaherty (oblique) landing on the injured list. Flaherty isn't expected to return anytime soon, and Oviedo could be in the mix to fill the open rotation spot.

Oviedo was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Oviedo started Friday's game in Arizona and allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and six walks while striking out three in 4.1 innings. He'll remain with the taxi squad, so he could be available if injuries occur in the Cardinals' pitching staff. Right-hander Junior Fernandez was recalled in a corresponding move.

Oviedo allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and six walks while striking out three across 4.1 innings against Arizona on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

Oviedo was called up Friday and given a chance to start against one of the league's least successful teams. He was given plenty of offensive support -- St. Louis scored four runs in the first inning -- but needed 91 pitches (only 48 of which were strikes) to get through 4.1 frames and couldn't stick around long enough to quality for the win. The right-hander again got himself into trouble by issuing too many free passes, issuing six walks after yielding five across two innings in his previous appearance. Oviedo's 5.40 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 15:16 K:BB on the season are far from impressive, but he could get another start, which would likely come against Cincinnati next week.

Oviedo was recalled by the Cardinals ahead of Friday's start against the White Sox.

Oviedo made four appearances (three starts) for the Cardinals earlier in the season and posted a 5.74 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 15.2 innings during that time. Since Miles Mikolas (forearm) is back on the injured list, Oviedo could also start during next week's series in Cincinnati.

The Cardinals will call up Oviedo from Triple-A Memphis to start Friday's game against the White Sox, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

With Miles Mikolas (forearm) having recently returned to the injured list and the Cardinals' next off day not coming until June 7, Oviedo will join the big club while it temporarily rolls out a six-man rotation. Oviedo has previously made four appearances (three starts) for St. Louis this season, posting a 5.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 13:9 K:BB in 15.2 innings. After Friday's outing, Oviedo will presumably make another start during next week's series in Cincinnati before he likely heads back to Memphis.

Oviedo was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Oviedo was quite poor in his latest outing, lasting just two innings in his start Friday against the Padres while giving up three runs, walking five batters and hitting another. He now owns a 5.74 ERA through three starts and one relief appearance. Junior Fernandez was recalled in a corresponding move.

Oviedo (0-2) took the 5-4 loss to San Diego Friday, allowing two runs on two hits and five walks in two innings.

Making his fourth start, Oviedo struggled with his command to the tune of five walks in two innings that included loading the bases with no outs in the third. He's struggled as a spot-starter for St' Louis and isn't a viable option until he shows better command.

The Cardinals list Oviedo as their probable starter for Friday's game against the Padres.

Unless he's needed in relief for the final two games of St. Louis' ongoing series with the Brewers, Oviedo will slot into the rotation this weekend as a replacement for Carlos Martinez (ankle), who was moved to the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Oviedo performed respectably in his three outings (two starts) with St. Louis earlier this season, but he was battered in his most recent appearance at Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, surrendering five earned runs over 2.2 innings.

The Cardinals recalled Oviedo from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

St. Louis summoned Oviedo from the minors as a replacement for Carlos Martinez (ankle), who was moved to the 10-day injured list. Martinez had been in line to make a start this weekend in San Diego, so Oviedo could be plugged into the rotation in the short term if he isn't needed out of the bullpen for the Cardinals' upcoming three-game series with the Brewers. Oviedo has previously made three appearances (two starts) for St. Louis this season, posting a 4.61 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB in 13.2 innings.

Oviedo was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Oviedo started the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets and was charged with the loss after he gave up four runs on five hits and no walks while striking out two in four innings. He'll now attempt to sort things out in the minors but could return to the Cardinals as a spot starter at some point. Outfielder Lane Thomas was recalled in a corresponding move.

Oviedo (0-1) was tagged with the loss in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets after allowing four runs on five hits while fanning two across four innings.

Oviedo gave up two long balls -- a two-run shot to Tomas Nido in the second inning and a solo shot to Jonathan Villar in the fourth -- and that was enough to record his first loss of the campaign. Oviedo has only made three appearances this season but has given up at least three runs in each of his last two outings. The sample size is small, but Oviedo has a 4.61 ERA after allowing seven runs across his 13.2 innings in 2021.

Oviedo won't start Tuesday against the Mets since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

The 23-year-old was recalled from the alternate site to start Tuesday's contest, but the game won't be played as scheduled. The contest will be made up via a straight doubleheader Wednesday, and Oviedo figures to take the mound in one of those contests.

The Cardinals recalled Oviedo from their alternate training site Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Reliever Jordan Hicks (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list to create an opening on the active roster for Oviedo, who is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Mets. The Cardinals are in the midst of a stretch of 17 games in 17 days, so manager Mike Schildt has temporarily elected to expand the rotation to six men. St. Louis will get a much-needed off day May 10, so Oviedo may only get one start before heading to Triple-A Memphis.

Oviedo is expected to be called up to start Tuesday against the Mets, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Oviedo hasn't been in the minor for the required 10 days, so someone will have to be place on the injured list if he's to return Tuesday. He's made one start and one relief appearance this season, posting an 11:4 K:BB over 9.2 innings while allowing three earned runs.

Oviedo was optioned off the Cardinals' active roster Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Oviedo was recalled to make a spot start Wednesday against the Phillies and did will enough, allowing three earned runs in five innings while striking out seven. He could return later in the season when the Cardinals need another starter, but he'll head to the minors for now, with reliever Seth Elledge taking his place on the roster.

Oviedo allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings Wednesday against the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.

Oviedo surrendered a two-run homer to Brad Miller in the fifth inning, which soured what was an otherwise solid outing. He generated an impressive 17 swinging strikes to back up his seven punchouts. It's unclear what the team has planned for Oviedo both in the short and long-term this season, though it would likely have to stick with a six-man rotation for him to remain a starter immediately.

Oviedo was recalled from the Cardinals' alternate training site prior to his start Wednesday against the Phillies.

The 23-year-old righty logged a 5.47 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 24.2 innings across five MLB starts last season. He has not allowed a run in 4.2 innings (one appearance) this season. The 6-foot-5 hurler throws four pitches, leaning on his 95-97 mph fastball roughly 50 percent of the time.

Cardinals manager Mike Shildt all but confirmed that Oviedo will start Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. "I don't think it's a state secret," Shildt said.

Shildt previously hinted that the Cardinals would move from a five-man to a six-man rotation while the team faces a stretch of 17 games in 17 days. Oviedo previously cemented himself as the next man up for the rotation after he impressed in a long-relief appearance against the Brewers on April 11, when he struck out four over 4.2 scoreless innings. He's spent the past couple weeks getting stretched out at the Cardinals' alternate training site, so he shouldn't face any major restrictions with his pitch count when he makes his first start of 2021 on Wednesday.

Oviedo is expected to be recalled from the Cardinals' alternate site to make a spot start next week, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The Cardinals already have a full five-man rotation, with John Gant filling in as the fifth starter for the injured Miles Mikolas (shoulder). However, with Friday marking the beginning of a stretch of 17 games in 17 days, manager Mike Shildt is eager to work a sixth starter in the mix to give some extra rest to the other rotation members. Oviedo appears to have emerged as the most likely starter to join the big club after he dazzled in his lone outing with the Cardinals back on April 11, when he struck out four over 4.2 innings of long relief in a loss to Milwaukee. With St. Louis already setting its rotation for the next five games, Oviedo tentatively lines up to make a spot start next Wednesday against the Phillies in St. Louis.

The Cardinals optioned Oviedo to their alternate training site following Monday's 5-2 loss to the Nationals.

After tossing 4.2 innings (65 pitches) in long relief in Sunday's loss to the Brewers, Oviedo wasn't available for the series opener versus Washington, and he likely wouldn't have been ready to pitch for at least another day or two. As such, St. Louis has opted to swap Oviedo out for a freshman relief arm in Kodi Whitley, who was recalled from the alternate site in a corresponding move. Oviedo should be back up with the big club later this season when the Cardinals require a spot starter or a long man out of the bullpen.

Oviedo held the Brewers scoreless over 4.2 innings of relief in the Cardinals' 9-3 loss Sunday. He worked around two hits and two walks and struck out four over the 65-pitch appearance.

The outcome was already decided when Oviedo entered the contest midway through the second inning, as starter Daniel Ponce de Leon had already put St. Louis in a 7-0 hole. Oviedo at least did his part to make the final score more respectable, and he may have put himself ahead of Ponce de Leon in the rotation pecking order after Sunday's performance. The 23-year-old may have to wait a bit before getting a look in the rotation, however; the Cardinals won't require a fifth starter until April 20, and Kwang Hyun Kim (back) appears on track to return from the injured list before then.

Oviedo was recalled from the alternate training site Sunday.

The 23-year-old failed to make the Opening Day roster but didn't need to wait long before returning to the majors. Oviedo made his big-league debut for the Cardinals last season and had a 5.47 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB across 24.2 innings as a starter.

Oviedo was optioned to minor-league camp Thursday.

Oviedo made his major-league debut in 2020 as the Cardinals faced a multitude of double headers that stretched their starting rotation thin. However, he made only one appearance in Grapefruit League action and will likely to continue to stretch out at the alternate site to begin the season.

Oviedo, under consideration for the No. 5 spot in the starting rotation, looked impressive over two innings against the Astros in a "B" game Friday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Oviedo, along with the likes of Alex Reyes, Carlos Martinez and John Gant, is being stretched out this spring as manager Mike Shildt evaluates all of them for a potential back-end rotation spot. The 23-year-old had a relatively rough big-league initiation in 2020, pitching to an 0-3 record, 5.47 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 24.2 innings (five starts), but he opened his career with a pair of promising five-inning, two-run outings and has Shildt's confidence. "He's a guy that clearly helped us last year and has the tools to help us again this year," Shildt said. "Good start to camp in a live setting."

Oviedo is considered a candidate for the No. 5 spot in the starting rotation as spring training opens, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

The towering right-hander has already drawn some praise since arriving at spring training following a somewhat uneven first taste of the big leagues late last season. Oviedo made five starts from Aug. 19 to Sept. 16, posting an 0-3 record, 5.47 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 24.2 innings. Oviedo is arguably the longest-shot candidate of an array of contenders for the No. 5 spot that includes more accomplished hands Carlos Martinez, Daniel Ponce de Leon and Alex Reyes; the fact he'd never pitched about the Double-A level -- and struggled there -- before the 2020 minor-league season was suspended supports the notion he ultimately begins the season in affiliated ball as opposed to the big-league club.

Oviedo was recalled by the Cardinals on Thursday.

Oviedo was called up by the Cardinals as they prepare to play five games in four days to end the regular season. He's worked solely as a starter in his first five major-league outings, but he should come out of the bullpen to finish the regular season since the Cardinals have confirmed their starters for the rest of the regular season. The right-hander carries a 5.47 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 24.2 innings this year.

Oviedo could be a candidate for promotion from the alternate training site in Springfield to start Tuesday's game against the Royals, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Manager Mike Shildt has already designated Adam Wainwright and Carlos Martinez for the first and third games of the series on Monday and Wednesday, but Tuesday remains open. Shildt joked that he's put in a name in what he terms "heavy pencil" as a tentative option for that contest; Rogers speculates that Oviedo, who would be pitching on regular rest, is a possibility to be called back up and draw the assignment.

Oviedo was optioned to the alternate training site Thursday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Oviedo covered 5.1 innings and gave up six runs (five earned) to take the loss in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Brewers, and he'll head to the alternate site with the Cardinals scheduled for another twin bill Friday. The 22-year-old has a 5.47 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB over 24.2 innings, and he could rejoin the team next week to pitch in the doubleheader Sept. 25.

Oviedo (0-3) allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings in a loss in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Brewers. He also hit three batters.

Oviedo was wild and ineffective in his return to action, although he was able to spare the bullpen from seeing much work. The right-hander has a 5.47 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB across 24.2 innings this season. It's uncertain if the 22-year-old Oviedo will be used as a starter again in 2020.

Oviedo (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of his start during Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Brewers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Oviedo hasn't been very dominant during his first four major-league starts as he's allowed at least two runs in each of his outings. The right-hander came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, but he continually tested negative while he was sidelined. He'll return to the mound for the second game of Wednesday's nightcap and should be available going forward.

Oviedo (illness) threw a socially-distanced flat-ground bullpen session Sunday and could potentially start the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday against the Brewers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Oviedo was placed on the list due to having come in contact with an infected individual, but he's repeatedly tested negative over a five-day period and has already been quarantined. With the right-hander seemingly healthy, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak noted Monday that Oviedo could be cleared to return and pitch Game 2 of Wednesday's twin bill if he has one more negative COVID test on Tuesday.

Oviedo (illness) has continued to test negative for COVID-19 and could throw a socially-distanced bullpen session this weekend, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The 22-year-old right-hander was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday after coming in contact with an infected individual, but thus far, Oviedo appears to have gotten through unscathed. The team will need to see him continue to produce negative results for a certain, undefined number of days before allowing him back among his teammates, but the bullpen session, which would be conducted with only a catcher and other limited personnel, would be one way to keep his arm loose and in shape. "We'll keep him moving around," Shildt said. "We've got a tentative plan for him, but it's really just going to be required on him testing negative."

Oviedo, who is on the COVID-19 injured list, could return to the rotation for Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

He came into contact with someone who had exposure to the virus and tested positive, but Oviedo is symptom-free and has tested negative. He will continue self-isolating and receiving daily testing. General manager John Mozeliak said a Sunday return is unlikely but Oviedo might be able to start one half of Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers if he continues to test negative and shows no symptoms.

Oviedo was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.

The team didn't specify the reason for Oviedo landing on an unspecified injured list, but the team needed to clear a 40-man roster spot with the move, so it is either the COVID-19 IL or the 45-day IL, and there is no known injury. The Cardinals have a doubleheader seemingly every other day down the stretch, so they could use Oviedo back as soon as possible. He may not have the virus, but could have been exposed, so if he can get multiple negative tests, he could be back in short order.

Oviedo (0-2) took the loss against the Cubs on Monday, allowing five runs (three earned) on eight hits and three walks across 4.2 innings. He struck out one.

Oviedo faced traffic in four out of five innings he worked in Monday. He was able to limit St. Louis to a single run in the first, third and fourth innings, before having to labor through a pair of errors in a two run-fifth. The right-hander was tagged with the loss while being unable to work out of the fifth, though it's worth noting the start could have been a different story had it been for some cleaner defense behind him. He will try again for his first win when he takes the ball Saturday against the Reds.

Oviedo allowed three runs on three hits and one walk over 4.2 innings during Wednesday's loss at Cincinnati. He had five strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Oviedo gave up only one run through four-plus frames, but a two-run homer from Tucker Barnhart and a hit by pitch spelled an end to his outing during the fifth inning. The 22-year-old has a 4.30 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB through 14 innings, and he lines up to pitch Monday against the Cubs.

Manager Mike Shildt said Saturday that Oviedo will join the Cardinals' starting rotation in the near future, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Daniel Ponce de Leon was optioned to the Cardinals' alternate training site Saturday, so Oviedo will claim his spot in the rotation for now. Oviedo has made two starts for the cardinals to begin the season and allowed four runs on six hits and four walks while striking out five over 10 innings. He should take the mound on the road Wednesday against the Reds.

Oviedo (0-1) allowed two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one across five innings to take the loss Thursday in the second game of the Cardinals' doubleheader against the Pirates.

Oviedo surrendered both of his earned runs in the second inning, allowing four consecutive hitters to reach base while also throwing a wild pitch. He limited the Pirates otherwise, setting down the side in order in three of his five innings. The outing was Oviedo's second career start, and it's unclear when he may take another turn in the rotation as the team has no scheduled doubleheaders until September 5.

Oviedo is slated to start the second game of the Cardinals' doubleheader Thursday against the Pirates, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Oviedo will earn another turn start after he impressed in his big-league debut Aug. 19 against the Cubs, striking out four and allowing two runs over five innings to take a no-decision. Though Oviedo doesn't have a permanent spot in St. Louis' rotation, the team's spate of cancellations earlier in August will leave the Cardinals with few off days and several doubleheaders over the rest of the season. With that in mind, Oviedo could continue to make at least semi-regular starts so long as he continues to perform capably.

Oviedo allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out four across five innings in the second game of the Cardinals's doubleheader against the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision.

Oviedo made his major-league debut and provided valuable innings to the Cardinals. He limited the Cubs to only one extra-base hit and induced 16 called strikes to go along with 10 swinging strikes in 89 total pitches. Oviedo won't stick as a permanent member of the Cardinals' rotation, but he may called upon in similar circumstances given the number of doubleheaders on the team's schedule.

Oviedo had his contract selected by the Cardinals and will start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

The 22-year-old will likely pitch as long as possible with the Cardinals playing their third doubleheader in the past five days. Oviedo spent most of the 2019 campaign at Double-A Springfield and had a 5.65 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 128:64 K:BB over 113 innings.

Oviedo is expected to be called up to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The transaction isn't expected to be made official until after the conclusion of the first game. Oviedo is at least a moderately interesting prospect, with good stuff held back by poor command, but it's tough to project him for immediate success. He's yet to pitch above Double-A and struggled to a 5.65 ERA in 23 starts at that level for Springfield last season, with a 12.4 percent walk rate offsetting his 24.9 percent strikeout rate.