Red Sox Shake Up Rotation, Oviedo to Bullpen

On March 25th, the Boston Red Sox picked up pitcher Johann Oviato from the Pittsburgh Pirates this off-season.

He was pegged to grab the last spot in the starting rotation, but now the team plans to open the season with him in the bullpen.

That gives Connolly earlier a chance to start in his place.

Manager Alex Cora says, this isn't a permanent move for Oviato.

The decision came down to getting the rotation set early, and it keeps options open as the season kicks off.

Fans might feel a bit let down since Oviato was expected to start, but it helps man as the pitching staff.

Having him available as a longer reliever means the short bursts arms can stay fresh for key games.

The plan is to check back on Oviato after two trips through the rotation.

Their hoping brand bellow builds up to a full load by then, and Oviato could piggyback with him right away.

If early has a rough go against the Cincinnati Reds, Oviato might jump in sooner.

This set up gives the Red Sox flexibility right out of the gate, and it'll be worth watching how early performs to see if Oviato sticks in relief.

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