It hasn’t been sunshine and rainbows for Johan Oviedo to begin his MLB career. Far from it. For some starting pitchers, success comes in the blink of an eye. For others, a change in scenery and philosophy benefits their career.
Following two seasons with ERA’s either nearing (4.91 in 2021) or over five (5.47 in 2020) to begin his career, Oviedo was traded halfway through the 2022 season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired the 6’5” righty in the Jose Quintana and Chris Stratton deal, along with first baseman Malcolm Nuñez.
Oviedo’s game logs are up and down and doing loops like the Steel Curtain at Kennywood.