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Juan Carlos Oviedo | Relief Pitcher

Team:	Texas Rangers
Age / DOB:	(32) / 3/15/1982
Ht / Wt:	6'2' / 190
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2014: $1.5 million, 2015: Free Agent
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Rangers signed RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo to a minor league deal with a spring training invite.

The Artist Formerly Known as Leo Nunez went 3-3 with a 3.69 ERA across 32 relief appearances with the Rays last season prior to his August release. Oviedo, who will turn 33 in March, has 93 career saves and a 4.28 career ERA. With guys like Spencer Patton and Roman Mendez currently penciled in to the back-end of the bullpen, Oviedo has an opportunity to crack Texas' Opening Day roster. Jan 5 - 5:46 PM

Rangers buy low on Oviedo, ink minors deal
Jan 5 - 5:46 PM
Rays release struggling Juan Carlos Oviedo
Sun, Aug 3, 2014 07:28:00 PM
Rays designate veteran Oviedo for assignment
Sat, Jul 26, 2014 02:53:00 PM
Juan Oviedo gives up four runs in relief
Mon, Jul 7, 2014 10:18:00 PM

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Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Rays released RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo.

The struggling veteran right-hander had been designated for assignment by the team last week. He shouldn't have a problem finding another organization willing to let him compete for a spot in the bullpen.

Sun, Aug 3, 2014 07:28:00 PM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Rays designated RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo for assignment.

The 32-year-old right-hander posted a 3.69 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 26/16 K/BB ratio over 31 2/3 innings with the Rays. It speaks to the depth that they have in the bullpen that they can release a solid veteran bullpen arm. He shouldn't have difficulty latching on elsewhere.

Sat, Jul 26, 2014 02:53:00 PM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Juan Oviedo surrendered four runs and seven hits in two innings while finishing out Monday's loss to the Royals.

Oviedo earned a save for the Rays back on June 16, but he appears to be fourth or fifth in line in the closer mix right now, with Jake McGee, Grant Balfour, Joel Peralta and perhaps Brad Boxberger ahead of him. He's not currently worth owning in mixed leagues.

Mon, Jul 7, 2014 10:18:00 PM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Juan Oviedo picked up his first save for the Rays on Monday despite giving up a solo homer to Delmon Young in the ninth.

We're not sure whether the original plan was for Jake McGee or Oviedo in the ninth, but McGee was needed in a 3-2 game after Grant Balfour got into trouble in the eighth. McGee allowed one of the two runners he inherited to score, resulting in a blown save, and though he preserved the tie, he wasn't brought back out after the Rays scored twice in the bottom of the inning to regain the lead. McGee and Oviedo likely are the favorites for saves for however long the Rays stick with this odd committee they're using. They probably could have made things easier on themselves had they just bypassed Balfour entirely tonight and had McGee or Oviedo start the eighth.

Tue, Jun 17, 2014 12:17:00 AM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Rays activated RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo from the 15-day disabled list.

Oviedo will take the spot of C.J. Riefenhauser on the active roster. The artist formerly known as Leo Nunez will work in middle relief for the Rays, but could work his way into the late-inning mix.

Sun, Apr 20, 2014 06:48:00 PM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Juan Carlos Oviedo (elbow) will be re-evaluated after his next rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Rays manager Joe Maddon indicated on Monday that Oviedo was about a week away, but it sounds like he could be a possibility for this weekend. The reliever figures to begin in middle relief but could eventually work his way into a setup role.

Source: Tampa Bay Times

Wed, Apr 16, 2014 09:58:00 AM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Rays manager Joe Maddon said Monday that Juan Carlos Oviedo (elbow) is "about a week" away from being activated.

Oviedo is recovered from Tommy John surgery, but he got a late start in camp due to visa issues, so his rehab assignment essentially served as his spring training. He should eventually work his way into a setup role for the Rays.

Source: Rays.mlb.com

Mon, Apr 14, 2014 10:44:00 PM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Juan Carlos Oviedo (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Oviedo got a late start in camp due to visa issues, so the rehab assignment will essentially be his spring training. He's expected to be added to the Rays' bullpen in mid-April.

Source: Roger Mooney on Twitter

Fri, Apr 4, 2014 12:14:00 PM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Juan Carlos Oviedo (elbow) made a simulated relief appearance on Tuesday and reported feeling fine.

Oviedo is likely to begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend and remains on track to join the Rays' bullpen around April 15. He is over 18 months removed from Tommy John elbow surgery but got limited work this spring because of work visa problems.

Source: Joe Smith on Twitter

Wed, Apr 2, 2014 05:22:00 PM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Juan Carlos Oviedo (elbow) is expected to return from the 15-day disabled list as soon as he's eligible.

Oviedo didn't get much action this spring because of visa issues. He's now 18 months removed from Tommy John surgery, so that shouldn't really be an issue.

Source: Joe Smith on Twitter

Mon, Mar 31, 2014 01:39:00 PM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Rays placed RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

Oviedo is 18 months removed from Tommy John surgery, but he got a late start to camp due to visa issues and the Rays don't want to push it. He should be ready sometime in April.

Sun, Mar 30, 2014 02:51:00 PM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Rays manager Joe Maddon penciled Juan Carlos Oviedo into Sunday's lineup card.

Maddon stated on Saturday that Tampa Bay might be inclined to only deploy Oviedo in minor league games so the Rays could backdate his disabled list stint. We'll find out his intentions by as soon as this afternoon, as it’s also possible that Oviedo will take the mound against the Red Sox on Sunday to make his Grapefruit League debut. Oviedo is just 18 months removed from Tommy John surgery and was late to camp due to a visa issue. He'll begin the season on the disabled list.

Source: Suncoast Sports

Sun, Mar 23, 2014 09:08:00 AM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Juan Carlos Oviedo conceded Friday that he will not be ready by Opening Day.

Oviedo is just 18 months removed from Tommy John surgery, but he's not going to be ready in time because he was delayed by a visa issue. The reliever will make his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday and should join the Rays' bullpen sometime in April.

Source: Roger Mooney on Twitter

Fri, Mar 21, 2014 11:12:00 AM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Rays manager Joe Maddon said Thursday that Juan Carlos Oviedo is in "jeopardy" of missing the start of the season.

Oviedo, who just reported to camp last weekend after a visa issue, threw a simulated game Thursday against live hitters. However, he has yet to appear in a game and the Rays likely want to ease him into things considering that he's still just 18 months removed from Tommy John surgery.

Source: Roger Mooney on twitter

Thu, Mar 20, 2014 04:38:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Robinson Chirinos
	2	Carlos Corporan
	3	Chris Gimenez
	4	Tomas Telis
	5	Jorge Alfaro
1B	1	Prince Fielder
	2	Kyle Blanks
2B	1	Rougned Odor
	2	Jurickson Profar Sidelined Jurickson Profar (shoulder) will extend his throwing to 60 feet on Monday. Profar played catch Wednesday from a distance of 45 feet and will do the same on Thursday. He's scheduled to undergo a follow-up MRI next week after this stretch of light workouts. The Rangers are hoping that the 21-year-old infielder will be healthy for the start of the 2015 season, though he's likely ticketed for Triple-A after appearing in zero games in 2014. Jan 22
	3	Tommy Field
SS	1	Elvis Andrus
	2	Hanser Alberto
3B	1	Adrian Beltre
LF	1	Jake Smolinski
	2	Ryan Rua
CF	1	Leonys Martin
	2	Delino DeShields Jr.
	3	Antoan Richardson
RF	1	Shin-Soo Choo Sidelined Shin-Soo choo (elbow, ankle) is progressing nicely in his rehab and admits to feeling "too good" as spring training nears. The veteran outfielder is already doing full baseball activities and shouldn't have any limitations when spring training begins. He's looking to bounce back from a forgettable 2014 campaign where he slashed just .242/.340/.374 with 13 homers and 40 RBI in 123 games in his first season as a Ranger. Jan 10
	2	Michael Choice Sidelined Michael Choice (hamstring) has been shut down for the season. Choice strained his left hamstring legging out a double on Sunday and has been ruled out for the rest of the year. The 24-year-old batted just .182/.250/.320 with nine homers over 86 games with the Rangers this season and is unlikely to have a significant role going into 2015. Sep 16
	3	Carlos Peguero
DH	1	Mitch Moreland
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Yu Darvish
	2	Derek Holland
	3	Yovani Gallardo
	4	Colby Lewis
	5	Ross Detwiler
	6	Nick Martinez
	7	Nick Tepesch
	8	Matt Harrison Sidelined Matt Harrison (back) is now throwing from 75 feet. Harrison began his rehab on January 7 with light throws from 30-40 feet, and he's progressed steadily in the weeks since. The left-hander underwent career-threatening spinal fusion surgery last summer and is a big question mark for the 2015 season. Jan 21
	9	Martin Perez Sidelined Martin Perez (elbow) has begun playing long toss from a distance of 105 feet. Perez told Anthony Andro of FOX Sports Southwest that his surgically-repaired left elbow feels "great." But he had Tommy John in May, and the procedure usually takes over 13 months to recover from. Expect to see him in Arlington, Texas around late June or early July. Jan 22
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Neftali Feliz
	2	Shawn Tolleson
	3	Tanner Scheppers
	4	Juan Carlos Oviedo
	5	Michael Kirkman
	6	Kyuji Fujikawa
	7	Phil Klein
	8	Alexander Claudio
	9	Jon Edwards
	10	Lisalverto Bonilla
	11	Spencer Patton
	12	Roman Mendez
	13	Ross Ohlendorf
	14	Anthony Bass

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