Oviedo expected for spring training: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Marlins team president David Samson expects RP Juan Oviedo to be back in the U.S. in time for spring training, though he probably won't be ready for opening day. Oviedo is still in the Dominican Republic, where he is dealing with visa issues associated with his use of a false name (Leo Nunez). The team is prepared to deal with Oviedo facing potential sanctions from Major League Baseball, which would further delay the start of his season. "There was an acknowledged violation of the law," Samson said. "To the extent that would result in disciplinary action from MLB, that would certainly make sense to me…I would say that everything would be on the table." Oviedo is also still on the Marlins' restricted list. (Updated 02/02/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Whenever Oviedo is able and allowed to pitch, he will be the set-up man for new Marlins closer Heath Bell. Fantasy owners should not rule out the possibility of Oviedo closing in 2012, as previous reports have stated that the Marlins may try to trade him this season. Until that happens, though, Oviedo will only be a viable option in leagues that use middle men. (Updated 02/02/2012).
09/22/2011 20:50 Marlins closer suspended; Nunez might not be his real name
Florida Marlins closer Leo Nunez has been playing under an assumed name, and the issue prompted him to return Thursday to his native Dominican Republic, two people familiar with his immigration status said.
09/21/2011 21:58 Vazquez baffles Braves; wild-card lead down to 1 1/2
Javier Vazquez allowed only two hits in seven innings Wednesday against his former team, and the Florida Marlins played the spoiler's role by beating Atlanta 4-0.
09/13/2011 00:00 Stanton's single in 12th lifts Marlins past Braves
Mike Stanton's pinch-hit single in the 12th inning drove in the go-ahead run and the Florida Marlins beat Atlanta 5-4 on Monday night to extend the Braves' slump.
Safe to say Leo Nunez -- er, Juan Carlos Oviedo -- is entering a transitional phase of his career. Sure, he's losing his closer role to big-money free agent Heath Bell, but of greater concern, he has a completely different name. The world learned in September that the right-hander had been pitching under a false identity for the last 10 years, leading to a stint on the restricted list and a world of trouble in the Dominican Republic. But with his legal battles nearing an end, the Marlins are confident that Oviedo will be able to return in time for the regular season, when he'll happily settle into a setup role after recording 92 saves over the last three seasons. At least, the Marlins say that's the plan, but you can bet they're talking trade with the teams that still need a closer. Until Oviedo is in a position to secure saves, he's useless in standard mixed leagues, but his name is one to remember -- or learn, rather -- given his history. (Updated 1/25/12)
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AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
= probable start