Red Sox Option Reliever, Move Johan Oviedo to 60-Day IL

Boston promotes Jack Anderson from Triple-A Worcester ahead of potential MLB debut

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:38pm

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The Boston Red Sox have optioned left-handed reliever Tyler Samaniego to Triple-A Worcester and moved pitcher Johan Oviedo to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain. The team also promoted relief pitcher Jack Anderson from Worcester ahead of what could be his MLB debut.

Why it matters

The Red Sox are making roster moves to shore up their bullpen as they look to bounce back from a slow start to the 2026 season. Samaniego had impressed in his brief MLB debut, while Oviedo's injury is a setback for the team's pitching depth.

The details

The Red Sox optioned Samaniego, who was called up on April 8 and made three scoreless appearances, back to Triple-A Worcester. They also moved Oviedo, who was placed on the 15-day IL on April 3 with a right elbow strain, to the 60-day IL. In a corresponding move, the team promoted relief pitcher Jack Anderson from Worcester ahead of what could be his MLB debut.

  • On April 8, the Red Sox called up Samaniego.
  • On April 3, Oviedo was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
  • On Tuesday, the Red Sox optioned Samaniego to Triple-A and moved Oviedo to the 60-day IL.

The players

Tyler Samaniego

A left-handed relief pitcher who was recently called up by the Red Sox and made three scoreless appearances before being optioned back to Triple-A.

Johan Oviedo

A Red Sox pitcher who was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 3 with a right elbow strain and has now been moved to the 60-day IL.

Jack Anderson

A relief pitcher who has been promoted from Triple-A Worcester and could make his MLB debut with the Red Sox.

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What they’re saying

“The Red Sox called up Samaniego on April 8 and the southpaw made his MLB debut that day.”

— Chris Cotillo, MassLive Reporter

“Samaniego shined in his three Boston outings prior to Tuesday's decision, pitching 3 2/3 scoreless innings while allowing no hits, three walks and four strikeouts.”

— Christopher Smith, MassLive Reporter

What’s next

The Red Sox will hope that Anderson can provide a boost to their bullpen as they look to turn around their slow start to the season. Oviedo's recovery timeline from his elbow injury will also be closely watched.

The takeaway

The Red Sox are making roster moves to address their bullpen needs, optioning a recently-called up reliever in Samaniego while also moving Oviedo to the 60-day IL due to injury. These decisions reflect the team's efforts to find the right mix of pitchers to support their starting rotation and get the season back on track.