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The Red Sox added right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pirates in a five-player trade, aiming to fortify their rotation for 2026.
Oviedo, 27, comes off a 2025 season with a 3.57 ERA across nine starts, signaling reliability for Boston’s back end.
At 6-foot-6, Oviedo features a mid-199s fastball that touches 98 mph, giving Boston frontline upside and multi-inning potential.

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The Red Sox acquired Johan Oviedo from the Pirates as part of a five-player trade to boost Boston's rotation.
Boston sent Jhostynxon Garcia and Jesus Travieso to Pittsburgh in exchange for Oviedo and two minor leaguers.
Oviedo joined the Pirates in 2022 and became a solid starter for Pittsburgh.
Garcia was ranked No. 3 among Red Sox prospects and No. 85 in MLB's top 100.
Garcia earned the nickname 'The Password' and is viewed as a key return for Boston.
The trade's status had not been made official at the time of reporting.
Johan Oviedo posted a 3.57 ERA in 2025 over 40 1/3 innings with a fastball averaging 95.5 mph.
The deal includes minor leaguers Tyler Samaniego and Adonys Guzman.
The report cited the Boston Globe’s Tim Healey on Garcia’s trade value.
The Red Sox aim to strengthen their rotation ahead of future seasons.

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The Boston Red Sox acquired Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a five-player deal centered on Jhostynxon Garcia.
Guzman and Samaniego also moved to Boston as part of the trade, with Garcia heading to Pittsburgh.
Oviedo is 27 with a 3.57 ERA in a nine-game 2025 return after missing 2024 due to injury.
Boston sees Oviedo as a potential No. 4 starter behind Crochet, Gray, and Bello.
The deal leaves Boston with potential payroll room to pursue a big middle-of-the-order bat this offseason.
ESPN’s Passan first reported the Oviedo trade details.
Oviedo’s contract runs through 2028, keeping him in Boston at least through that year.
The trade could enable Boston to target a big bat such as Alex Bregman or Pete Alonso this offseason.
The article frames the deal as a potential turning point for Boston’s 2026 rotation plans.
The report cites Boston's potential to add a powerful middle-of-the-order bat after the rotation upgrade.

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