E1647 - INCOMPLETE: Boston Red Sox Rotation Still LACKS After Johan Oviedo Trade—Why the Team Must ACT
Published: December 8, 2025
Duration: 34:15
Boston Red Sox shake up their starting rotation with the Johan Oviedo trade, but questions remain—can this revamped staff contend for a World Series run in 2026? Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian analyzes what Oviedo brings to the mound, including his powerful fastball, elite arm extension, and recent improvements post-Tommy John surgery. The discussion explores the downside of Oviedo’s inconsistency, walk rate, and injury history, spotlighting why the Red Sox rotation still feels incomplete despite recent moves.
Key topics include the loss of top prospect Jhostynxon “The Password” Garcia, strategy behind trading pitching depth, and whether names like Brayan B...