baseman Mike Jacobs. In 2009, he became the Marlins closer after Matt Lindstrom was placed on the disabled list in late June. He finished the season with 26 saves. On April 1, 2012, MLB announced that they would suspend Oviedo for 6 weeks after he was removed from the restricted list. Oviedo had to get a visa to be removed. On May 28, Oviedo was suspended for 8 extra weeks for age and identity fraud. He would be eligible for one rehabilitation assignment in the minor leagues for a maximum of 16 days. He was eligible to play for the Marlins in the Major League on July 23. During a triple-A rehab game on July 16, Oviedo sprained his right elbow's ulnar collateral ligament and was later placed on disabled list. On September 6, 2012, Oviedo underwent Tommy John surgery. Tampa Bay Rays On January 22, 2013, Oviedo signed a minor league deal for the Tampa Bay Rays. He had his contract selected on March 31, 2013. Oviedo began the 2013 season on the 60-day disabled list still recovering from the Tommy John surgery he previously had. After missing all of the 2013 season, Oviedo had his $2 million club option for 2014 declined, and was instead paid a $30,000 buyout, making him a free agent. The Rays later re-signed him for the 2014 season. He was designated for assignment on July 26, 2014 and released on August 3. Texas Rangers On January 5, 2015, Oviedo signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. He was released by the Rangers on March 28. Name controversy On September 22, 2011, the Florida Marlins placed Oviedo on the restricted list without listing a reason. The Associated Press reported that his real name was Juan Carlos Oviedo, that he was a year older than listed, and that he returned to the Dominican Republic to deal with the issue. Dominican Central Electoral Commission President Roberto Rosario said that Oviedo signed a sworn statement saying he used fake identification documents. Notes References External links 1982 births Living people Age controversies Águilas Cibaeñas players Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States Dominican Republic fraudsters Florida Marlins players Gigantes del Cibao players Gulf Coast Pirates players Hickory Crawdads players High Desert Mavericks players Jupiter Hammerheads players Kansas City Royals players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic New Orleans