MARCH 5 • MLB.COM
JOHAN OVIEDO
Oviedo's setback deals blow to Bucs' rotation picture BRADENTON, Fla. -- Johan Oviedo suffered a setback after his last live batting practice, resulting in him being placed on the 60-day injured...
Pirates injury updates: Johan Oviedo's rehab sidetracked by right lat strain BRADENTON, Fla. — Two days removed from Johan Oviedo landing on the 60-day injured list, the Pirates have learned a bit more about just how...
MARCH 5 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Getting re-evaluated in four weeks Oviedo (lat/elbow) is scheduled to meet with his surgeon, Dr. Keith Meister, in approximately four weeks before a determination is made regarding whether the pitcher will be ready...
Impact Dr. Meister performed Tommy John surgery on Oviedo's right elbow in December 2023, and the 27-year-old had seemingly avoided any snags in his recovery until he suffered a right lat strain while throwing a live batting practice session last week. The lat strain seems to be greater concern for Oviedo than the integrity of his surgically repaired elbow, but he and the Pirates will nonetheless collaborate with Dr. Meister in late March or early April to decide on the right-hander's next steps. Since the Pirates placed Oviedo on the 60-day injured list last week, he won't be eligible for activation until late May, though he'll be able to start a minor-league rehab assignment before then if he's healthy enough to do so.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates claim former Rockies reliever Justin Lawrence off waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-hander Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Colorado RockiesMARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes on 60-day IL The Pirates placed Oviedo (elbow/lat) on the 60-day injured list Monday.
Impact Oviedo missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery and the Pirates say he's dealing from a right lat strain, as well, which was previously unreported. He won't be eligible for activation until late May, and it's not clear at this point whether he'll be ready at that time. Oviedo's removal from the 40-man roster frees a spot for waiver claim Justin Lawrence.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Throwing live bullpens Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Oviedo (elbow) is in the "live bullpen" phase of his throwing program and has been cleared to make use of his f...
Impact Oviedo underwent Tommy John surgery in December 2023 and missed the entire 2024 season, but he should be ready to resume pitching for the Pirates early in the 2025 campaign. Since he hasn't yet been cleared to face hitters at this stage of spring training, however, Oviedo doesn't look like he'll be a candidate to appear in any of the Pirates' initial Grapefruit League games, and a brief stint on the injured list to open the season could be in the forecast. During his last healthy season in 2023, Oviedo started 32 games and turned in a 4.31 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 158:83 K:BB in 177.2 innings.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Nathaniel Lowe loses to Washington Nationals in final salary arbitration case of the year
First baseman Nathaniel Lowe has lost to Washington in the final salary arbitration case this year and will get the Nationals’ $10.3 million offer rather than his $11.1 million req...FEBRUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nathaniel Lowe and Washington Nationals argue final salary arbitration case of the year
First baseman Nathaniel Lowe asked to be paid $11.1 million and the Washington Nationals argued for $10.3 million in the final salary arbitration hearing of the yearFEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Money!' Oviedo takes first step in return to mound BRADENTON, Fla. -- Endy Rodríguez set his target low, challenging Johan Oviedo after the right-hander had been less than perfect in his prev...
FEBRUARY 13 • MLB.COM
Johan Oviedo 'definitely' thinks he can return to Pirates rotation in 2025 BRADENTON, Fla. — As much as he can, Johan Oviedo is trying to treat this spring training like an ordinary one. Evidenced by his first bullp...
FEBRUARY 13 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
RHP Andre Pallante is the second Cardinals player to win salary arbitration case against the team
Right-hander Andre Pallante has defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in salary arbitrationFEBRUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Completes bullpen session Oviedo (elbow) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Oviedo was sidelined for the entire 2024 season after he underwent Tommy John surgery Dec. 6, 2023, but he was regularly doing long toss off flat ground in September and has now reached another checkpoint in the recovery process by throwing off a mound. According to MLB.com, Oviedo is being viewed as a "full go" for spring training, but because he's returning from a major injury, the Pirates could bring him along more slowly than their other rotation candidates. The right-hander could built up his pitch count in simulated games on the backfields of camp before he makes his Grapefruit League debut.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals split first two arbitration cases, beating Donovan and losing to Nootbaar
The St. Louis Cardinals split their first two salary arbitration cases, beating Brendan Donovan and losing to Lars Nootbaar in results that left teams ahead 4-3 with two decisions...FEBRUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Donovan goes to arbitration with Cardinals, asking for $3.3 million instead of $2.85 million
Brendan Donovan went to salary arbitration with the St. Louis Cardinals, asking for $3.3 million rather than the team’s $2.85 million offerFEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates RHP Johan Oviedo loses arbitration case Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo lost the first salary arbitration result of the year and will earn $850,000 in 2025, MLB.com re...
JANUARY 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pitcher Johan Oviedo loses to Pirates in first salary arbitration decision of year
Right-hander Jovan Oviedo lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first salary arbitration decision of the year and will earn $850,000 instead of his request for $1.15 millionJANUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loses arbitration hearing Oviedo (elbow) will be paid $850,000 in 2025 after losing his arbitration hearing to the Pirates, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact Oviedo had requested $1.15 million when figures were exchanged earlier this month. The right-hander missed the entirety of the 2024 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery but is expected to be ready to go for spring training. Oviedo will compete for a rotation spot this spring, but the Pirates might elect to stash him on the injured list for a while to knock some rust off.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Pitcher Johan Oviedo and Pittsburgh Pirates go to first salary arbitration hearing of the year
Jovan Oviedo and the Pittsburgh Pirates have argued the first salary arbitration case of the yearJANUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates settle, avoid arbitration with David Bednar, Joey Bart but don't with Johan Oviedo, Dennis Santana All but two of the Pirates’ six arbitration-eligible players came to terms with the franchise on contracts before Thursday’s deadline. Per.....
JANUARY 9 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Expected for spring training Oviedo (elbow) has been throwing from 120 feet four times per week, MLB.com reports.
Impact Oviedo has progressively ramped up his throwing distance and has not experienced any documented setbacks. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training, though his role on the team is unclear given the number of options the Pirates are projected to have for the rotation.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Extends flat-ground distance Oviedo (elbow) has increased his throwing distance off flat ground to 105 feet as of Aug. 2, MLB.com reports.
Impact Oviedo has been slowly increasing the distance in which he's playing catch since being cleared to begin a throwing program May 20, approximately six months after he underwent Tommy John surgery. The right-hander is hopeful to be fully cleared for spring training in 2025, but he'll still need to resume mound work and face hitters over the offseason in order to enter camp with no restrictions.
AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Throwing from 90 feet Oviedo (elbow) increased his throwing distance to 90 feet to begin July, MLB.com reports.
Impact Oviedo is progressing in his return from Tommy John surgery and recently increased his throwing distance from 75 feet. He is expected to be ready to begin the 2025 season.
JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Analysis: 5 questions for Pirates to ponder with Johan Oviedo undergoing Tommy John surgery Johan Oviedo is having Tommy John surgery. Going off of that, here are five questions for the Pirates to ponder.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Report: Pirates RHP Johan Oviedo might need TJ surgery Sep 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Johan Oviedo (24) throws a pitch during the second inning...
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Report: Pirates RHP Johan Oviedo might need TJ surgery Sep 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Johan Oviedo (24) throws a pitch during the second inning...
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
