BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox acquired right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night as part of a five-player trade.
Boston also got left-hander Tyler Samaniego and minor league catcher Adonys Guzman from Pittsburgh in exchange for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia and minor league right-hander Jesus Travieso.
Oviedo, a 27-year-old from Cuba, had Tommy John surgery in December 2023 and missed the 2024 season. He returned last season and went 2-1 with a 3.57 ERA in nine starts.
In 2023, he made 32 starts and went 9-14 with a 4.31 ERA and 158 strikeouts in 177 2/3 innings. He ranked eighth among National League starters that season with a .237 opponent batting average.
Oviedo is 15-26 with a 4.24 ERA in 81 career appearances, including 67 starts, for St. Louis and Pittsburgh.
Boston designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment to make room on its 40-man roster.
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