The Minnesota Twins are still in the running to re-sign Kenta Maeda, but an unnamed AL Central rival has intensified their pursuit of the right-handed pitcher. Johan Oviedo, a player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, confirming earlier reports. The news has impacted the Pirates and has led to a decision being made, causing concern for the team and its fans. The Detroit Tigers are hopeful that they can aid Maeda in reshaping and revitalizing his slider as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Maeda’s splitter still elite, Tigers hope they can help him reshape, revitalize his slider in his second year back from Tommy John surgery https://t.co/3GNhkLCXWx
Recent rumblings on the #Pirates, #MNTwins, and #STLCards... https://t.co/WS3BY31Bzb https://t.co/AgZE8BTvxP
From earlier, the Pirates' worst fear with Johan Oviedo was realized, and a decision was made: https://t.co/PcfGvy4RBT
Tough news for Johan Oviedo and the Pirates. 🤕 https://t.co/DYjSxWlkbp https://t.co/fP1htho1vc
Report: Pirates' Oviedo to undergo Tommy John surgery https://t.co/qOWM0rTsMu
Source confirms: Johan Oviedo will have Tommy John surgery in the coming days. @francysromeroFR first.
Report: Johan Oviedo to undergo Tommy John surgery https://t.co/T8XDhzSoRM
Johan Oviedo To Undergo Tommy John Surgery https://t.co/I3ox9PmHIb https://t.co/G9TZIIh5b9
The #MNTwins are still in the mix to re-sign Kenta Maeda, but another AL Central rival has "intensified" their own pursuit of the righty: https://t.co/zr6zF413Gk https://t.co/XnpQ8rNSaT