Oviedo was granted his release from the Rangers on Saturday, Jeff Wilson of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram reports. Shortly after being informed that he would not make the Opening Day roster, Oviedo asked out of minor league deal with Texas, as did Nate Schierholtz earlier in the day. Oviedo, a 33-year-old right-hander, will look to land a major league opportunity on the strength of his 3.69 ERA and 1.36 WHIP from a season ago.