Johan Oviedo was placed on injured reserve after an elbow strain, and it was revealed how much time he'll miss. After nearly a week of holding their breath, the Red Sox finally have some clarity on the nature and severity of Johan Oviedo’s elbow injury. The verdict?

Understanding the Context

Not good, but nowhere near a worst-case ... Boston Herald on MSN: Red Sox place right-hander on IL with elbow strain: ‘Came out of nowhere’ Red Sox place right-hander on IL with elbow strain: ‘Came out of nowhere’ The Boston Red Sox placed Johan Oviedo on the injured list on Friday with an elbow strain, and provided an update on where his recovery stands. MassLive: Red Sox newcomer on elbow injury: ‘I couldn’t bend or flex my arm when I woke up’ Johan Oviedo is hoping for the best when it comes to his elbow injury but acknowledged he couldn't bend or flex his arm properly when he woke up earlier this week in Houston. Red Sox newcomer on elbow injury: ‘I couldn’t bend or flex my arm when I woke up’ Newsweek on MSN: Elbow injury lands Red Sox's Johan Oviedo on injured list: report Ahead of the home opener, the reports are saying that starting pitcher Johan Oviedo is headed to the IL with a right elbow strain.

Key Insights

RHP Bryan Hoeing Injury: Right elbow flexor tendon IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (15-day IL) Expected return: 2027 Status: Underwent surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow ...