Juan Carlos Oviedo, formerly Leo Nunez, reaches deal with Marlins

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MIAMI — Reliever Juan Carlos Oviedo avoided arbitration with the Miami Marlins by agreeing to a $6 million, one-year contract, but his visa status remains uncertain because he played under the assumed name of Leo Nunez until late last season.

Reliever Edward Mujica also avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal Tuesday.

The agreement with Oviedo represents a raise of $2.35 million. He apologized last month for using a fake name and age, saying he falsified his identity when he was young to play professionally.

Oviedo returned to his native Dominican Republic in September, and the Marlins placed him on the restricted list. They may look to trade the right-hander after signing All-Star closer Heath Bell in December to a $27 million, three-year deal.

Last year Oviedo had 36 saves in 42 chances with a 4.06 ERA. He has 21 blown saves over the past three seasons.

Mujica went 9-6 with a 2.96 ERA in 67 games last season, his first with the Marlins.