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Pittsburgh Pirates: Luis Oviedo’s Potential Role in 2021

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: A general view of the field in the fifth inning during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on September 6, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Pirates will get a look at Rule 5 Draft selection Luis Oviedo in 2021, so what could the right-hander’s role be with the team?

During the Rule 5 Draft, the New York Mets selected right-handed pitcher Luis Oviedo from the Cleveland Indians. Soon after, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a trade with the Mets to acquire the prospect.