How the Red Sox will manage bullpen with Slaten on IL, Oviedo out for six weeks

BOSTON — The pitching depth touted by the Boston Red Sox over the offseason took another hit Wednesday with the extended absences of two relievers.The Red Sox placed right-hander Justin Slaten on the injury list with a right oblique strain and recalled left-hander Tyler Samaniego. The team also announced that right-hander Johan Oviedo, who’d been placed on the IL Saturday, will be shut down from throwing for six weeks with a right flexor strain.While Slaten is expected to miss the minimum of 15 days, Oviedo’s injury will take time to heal.Advertisement