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Juan Carlos Oviedo | Relief Pitcher

Team:	Texas Rangers
Age / DOB:	(35) / 3/15/1982
Ht / Wt:	6'2" / 195
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
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Rangers released RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo.

Oviedo was told he wouldn't break camp with the club, so he asked to be released in hopes of catching on elsewhere. The 33-year-old had a 3.69 ERA with the Rays last season, but his best days are surely behind him. Sat, Mar 28, 2015 06:44:00 PM

Rangers grant Juan Carlos Oviedo his release
Sat, Mar 28, 2015 06:44:00 PM
Oviedo told he won't make Rangers roster
Sat, Mar 28, 2015 04:32:00 PM
Rangers buy low on Oviedo, ink minors deal
Mon, Jan 5, 2015 05:46:00 PM
Rays release struggling Juan Carlos Oviedo
Sun, Aug 3, 2014 07:28:00 PM

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Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

Juan Carlos Oviedo has been told he won't make the Rangers' Opening Day roster.

Oviedo was brought to camp as a non-roster invitee, but a 4.91 ERA in 3 2/3 spring innings didn't do much to impress. He'll now have to decide whether to ask for his release or accept an assignment to Triple-A.

Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter

Sat, Mar 28, 2015 04:32:00 PM

Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rangers

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.

Mon, Jan 5, 2015 05:46:00 PM

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

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Jonathan Lucroy
	2	Robinson Chirinos
1B	1	Mike Napoli
2B	1	Rougned Odor
SS	1	Elvis Andrus
	2	Hanser Alberto 60-Day DL Hanser Alberto is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right shoulder Monday. Alberto has been sidelined since spring training due to lingering shoulder discomfort. The 24-year-old infielder can probably be ruled out for the remainder of the season. Jun 16
	3	Pete Kozma
3B	1	Adrian Beltre
	2	Joey Gallo
LF	1	Delino DeShields
CF	1	Carlos Gomez Sidelined Carlos Gomez (back) remained out of the Rangers' lineup Wednesday. He's missed two straight starts with a sore back. Gomez is considered day-to-day. Delino DeShields is again in center field. Jun 28
RF	1	Nomar Mazara
	2	Drew Robinson
DH	1	Shin-Soo Choo
	2	Prince Fielder 60-Day DL Rangers placed DH Prince Fielder on the 60-day disabled list. Fielder's professional baseball career ended last season due to serious neck issues. He has a new food competition show coming out in March on Hulu and Netflix called "Fielder's Choice." Feb 14
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Yu Darvish
	2	Cole Hamels
	3	Martin Perez 10-Day DL Martin Perez (thumb) could rejoin the Rangers' rotation on July 3 versus the Red Sox. Perez will throw a bullpen session Tuesday. The left-hander is working his way back from a fractured right thumb, an injury he sustained when he slammed his hand into a hotel door. Jun 27
	4	Andrew Cashner 10-Day DL Andrew Cashner (oblique) will rejoin the Rangers' rotation Thursday in Cleveland. The club will then start Austin Bibens-Dirkx or Nick Martinez on Friday. Cashner will have missed two weeks of action with a strained left oblique. He'll return to a 3.50 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 33/31 K/BB ratio across 69 1/3 innings. Jun 27
	5	A.J. Griffin 60-Day DL Rangers transferred RHP A.J. Griffin from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Tanner Scheppers. Griffin now isn't eligible to return until late July. Jun 19
	6	Tyson Ross
	7	Chi Chi Gonzalez 60-Day DL Chi Chi Gonzalez (elbow) will undergo an MRI next Thursday. If the exam shows that Gonzalez's right elbow has had significant healing, he'll resume a throwing program. The righty has a slight tear in his ulnar collateral ligament but is trying to avoid Tommy John surgery. Apr 28
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Matt Bush
	2	Jeremy Jeffress 10-Day DL Rangers placed RHP Jeremy Jeffress on the 10-day disabled list with a lower back strain. Preston Claiborne will take his spot in the bullpen. Jeffress, 29, owns a rough 5.46 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 31 appearances this season for Texas. Jun 22
	3	Keone Kela
	4	Tony Barnette 10-Day DL Tony Barnette (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. Barnett will throw one inning on Tuesday and two on Thursday before being re-evaluated. Unless he has a setback, he should rejoin the Rangers' bullpen next weekend. Jun 25
	5	Jose Leclerc
	6	Alex Claudio
	7	Nick Martinez
	8	Austin Bibens-Dirkx
	9	Dario Alvarez
	10	Jake Diekman 60-Day DL Jake Diekman recently underwent the second of three ulcerative colitis surgeries to remove and rebuild his colon. Diekman lost about 10 pounds as a result of the procedure. He'll have the third and final surgery on June 9 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The hope is that Diekman will resume a throwing program in late June and rejoin the Rangers' bullpen sometime in the second half. Apr 21
	11	Ernesto Frieri
	12	Tanner Scheppers
	13	Preston Claiborne

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