Luis Oviedo

For the Cuban volleyball player, see Luis Oviedo (volleyball).

Luis Oviedo
Oviedo with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers in 2018
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999 (age 25)
Barquisimeto, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 3, 2021, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record1–2
Earned run average8.80
Strikeouts31
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Teams

Luis José Oviedo (born May 15, 1999) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Career

Cleveland Indians

Oviedo signed as an international free agent by the Cleveland Indians on July 2, 2015.[1] In 2019, pitching for the Lake County Captains of the Single–A Midwest League, Oviedo had a 5.38 earned run average with 72 strikeouts and 40 walks in 87 innings pitched.[2] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 10, 2020, The New York Mets selected Oviedo from the Cleveland Indians in the Rule 5 draft.[1] The same day, the Mets traded Oviedo to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.[4][5]

Oviedo made the Pirates' Opening Day roster in 2021.[6] On April 3, 2021, Oviedo made his MLB debut, pitching a scoreless inning of relief against the Chicago Cubs, also notching his first MLB strikeout, striking out Ian Happ.[2] Throughout 2021, Oviedo made 22 appearances, going 1–2 with an 8.80 ERA and 31 strikeouts.

On April 21, 2022, Oviedo was designated for assignment by the Pirates.[7]

Cleveland Guardians

Oviedo was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Guardians on April 26, 2022.[8] The Guardians designated Oviedo for assignment on May 20. After clearing waivers, Oviedo was outrighted to the minor leagues on May 22.[9]

Oviedo spent the entirety of the 2023 season with the Triple–A Columbus Clippers, making 42 appearances and compiling a 4.82 ERA and 60 strikeouts across 61+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[10]

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On May 18, 2024, Oviedo signed with the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[11] In 4 games (3 starts), he struggled to a 7.20 ERA with 5 strikeouts across 10 innings of work. On July 2, Oviedo was released by Oaxaca.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Noga, Joe (December 10, 2020). "Cleveland Indians select RHP Trevor Stephan from Yankees in Rule 5 Draft; lose prospects Luis Oviedo, Ka'ai Tom". Cleveland.com.
  2. ^ a b "Pirates' Rule 5 pick Luis Oviedo dazzles during his MLB debut". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  3. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Davidoff, Ken (December 10, 2020). "Mets trade Luis Oviedo to Pirates after taking him in Rule 5 draft". NYPost.com.
  5. ^ "Pirates Rule 5 pick Luis Oviedo confident he can make leap from Class A to major leagues | TribLIVE.com". triblive.com. March 23, 2021.
  6. ^ "Pirates set roster". MLB.com.
  7. ^ McDonald, Darragh (April 21, 2022). "Pirates Select Chase De Jong, Designate Luis Oviedo". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  8. ^ "Luis Oviedo back with Cleveland after being waived by Pittsburgh: Takeaways". April 27, 2022.
  9. ^ Franco, Anthony (May 23, 2022). "Guardians Outright Luis Oviedo". MLB Trade Rumors.
  10. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 17 y 18 de mayo de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  12. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 2 de julio de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved July 4, 2024.

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