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Juan Carlos Oviedo | Relief Pitcher

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (31) / 3/15/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 190
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Juan Carlos Oviedo (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Sunday.
It's his first since last September's Tommy John surgery. It's possible Oviedo could make it back to the Rays' bullpen late in the season, but they signed him in hopes that he could contribute in 2014. Jun 16 - 12:07 PM
Source: Roger Mooney on Twitter

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Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Rays purchased the contract of RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo, placed him on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

Oviedo is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and will miss most, if not all, of the 2013 season. The Rays obviously have decided he's worth hanging onto in hopes he can contribute in 2014.
Mar 31 - 3:44 PM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

The Rays have told Juan Carlos Oviedo that he will be added to the 40-man roster.

Ovideo, formerly known as Leo Nunez, had Tommy John surgery last September and is unlikely to pitch in the majors this season. The Rays will stash him on the 60-day disabled list.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Mar 26 - 10:45 AM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Rays signed RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo to a minor league contract.

Oviedo underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery in September 2012 and probably won't be recovered until the very end of the 2013 season. The Rays hold an option for 2014 on the 30-year-old right-hander, who was known for years as Leo Nunez before admitting to identity fraud.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Jan 22 - 6:03 PM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Juan Carlos Oviedo underwent successful Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Thursday morning.

Now begins a long road of recovery for the right-hander formerly known as Leo Nunez. He may be able to return near the end of the 2013 season if he avoids a setback.
Source: Joe Capozzi on Twitter
Thu, Sep 6, 2012 10:25:00 AM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Marlins transferred RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move cleared a spot on the 40-man roster. Oviedo was diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow in July and is scheduled to see Dr. James Andrews this week. It's possible he could need Tommy John surgery, which could put him at risk for missing the entire 2013 season.
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 12:57:00 PM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Juan Carlos Oviedo will have his right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews this week.

Oviedo was diagnosed in July with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament and apparently isn't progressing as well as hoped. It's possible Andrews could recommend Tommy John surgery, which would potentially knock the reliever out for the 2013 season.
Source: Miami Herald
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 12:35:00 PM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Marlins activated RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo; placed him on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow sprain.

Oviedo was activated because his eight-week suspension for falsifying his identity came to an end. However, he suffered a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow during a tuneup outing in the minors and isn't expected to pitch this season. It isn't yet known if he'll opt for Tommy John surgery.
Mon, Jul 23, 2012 04:39:00 PM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

The Marlins don't expect Juan Carlos Oviedo (elbow) to pitch this season.

"This is not looking good for him to pitch for us this year," said Marlins president Larry Beinfest. "He was definitely in the plan. We anticipated him pitching for us. But right now we have to move ahead with the thought that he is not going to." Oviedo, formerly known as Leo Nunez, was diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow over the weekend. It's not yet known if he'll attempt to rehab the injury or undergo Tommy John surgery, but odds are he has already thrown his last pitch as a member of the Marlins.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 10:20:00 AM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Juan Carlos Oviedo was diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

Oviedo suffered the injury while pitching in the minors as he neared the end of his eight-week suspension. It's not clear if he'll attempt to rehab the injury or opt for Tommy John surgery, but he won't be joining the Marlins' bullpen in the near future. The Marlins moved to a closer-by-committee coming out of the All-Star break, but Steve Cishek is the pitcher to own at the moment.
Related: Heath Bell, Steve Cishek
Source: Clark Spencer on Twitter
Mon, Jul 16, 2012 05:39:00 PM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Juan Carlos Oviedo is headed back to Miami after leaving Saturday's rehab game with Triple-A New Orleans due to right elbow discomfort.

He was making his third minor league appearance. Oviedo had hoped to return later this month and become part of the mix at closer for the Marlins, but obviously that's up in the air now.
Source: Joe Frisaro on Twitter
Sun, Jul 15, 2012 12:09:00 PM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Juan Carlos Oviedo left Saturday's rehab game with Triple-A New Orleans due to an undisclosed injury.

The Triple-A New Orleans training staff called it "tightness," which sounds mostly promising. Steve Cishek recorded a five-out save on Saturday in the majors and seems likely to continue to function as the Marlins' primary closer going forward. Oviedo could be a factor if he can get back to full health.
Source: New Orleans Zephyrs on Twitter
Sat, Jul 14, 2012 11:50:00 PM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Juan Carlos Oviedo will begin his rehab assignment Monday at High-A Jupiter.

He will start and is scheduled to go one inning. Oviedo has been cleared to start pitching in minor league games and is eligible to return from his suspension on July 23. Monday will mark the first time he's taken the hill in 2012. Oviedo may not need long to reclaim Miami's closer job once he's activated. Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said Sunday that Oviedo could share the closer job with Health Bell when he returns.
Source: Joe Capozzi on Twitter
Mon, Jul 9, 2012 11:26:00 AM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen has indicated that Juan Carlos Oviedo could share the closer job with Health Bell when he returns.

Guillen said previously that Bell would retain his role, but it sounds like he's changed his tune as the 34-year-old's struggles have continued. "I will [treat] that as a big trade we make for the [playoff] run," Guillen said. "He’s going to help the bullpen. A day like today [when Bell is unavailable], he’ll take Bell’s spot. [Other times] we’ll see how Bell’s throwing and we’ll flip-flop each for whatever reason. It’s going to be a big lift. Hopefully, he’ll throw the ball like he has in the past.’’ Oviedo will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter Monday. He's expected to stay with them for two weeks before rejoining the big club on July 23rd.
Related: Heath Bell
Source: Miami Herald
Sun, Jul 8, 2012 01:51:00 PM
Juan Carlos Oviedo - R - Rays

Juan Carlos Oviedo will begin his rehab assignment Monday at High-A Jupiter.

Oviedo has been cleared to start pitching in minor league games and is eligible to return from his suspension on July 23. He'll be used in a setup role initially, but could push Heath Bell for save chances if he continues to struggle.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Sat, Jul 7, 2012 03:44:00 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jose Molina
2Jose Lobaton
1B1James Loney
2B1Kelly Johnson
2Sean Rodriguez
SS1Yunel Escobar
3B1Evan Longoria
LF1Matt Joyce
2Sam Fuld
CF1Desmond Jennings
RF1Ben Zobrist
2Wil Myers
DH1Luke Scott
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1David Price
2Jeremy Hellickson
3Matt Moore
4Alex Cobb
5Roberto Hernandez
6Chris Archer
7Jake Odorizzi
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Fernando Rodney
2Joel Peralta
3Kyle Farnsworth
4Jake McGee
5Cesar Ramos
6Jamey Wright
7Brandon Gomes
8Alex Torres
9Josh Lueke
10Juan Carlos Oviedo
11Jeff Niemann