MARCH 30, 2022 • MLB.COM
Notes: Pineda, Peralta have visas approved; Mize starts MiLB game CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Michael Pineda sat by himself in the clubhouse at Joker Marchant Stadium Wednesday morning while the rest of the team hi...
Detroit Tigers' Michael Pineda gets work visa approved. Here's his pitching plan The Detroit Tigers play the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday at Joker Marchant Stadium, and right-hander Michael Pineda is expected to pitch tw...
MARCH 30, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Secures visa, pitching Saturday Manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Pineda (not injury related) has secured his work visa and will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday against the Orioles, Evan Woodbery o...
Impact Pineda didn't reach a deal with the Tigers in free agency until March 18, with his late signing paired with a work visa issue putting him behind schedule with his buildup program. Now that he's had his visa approved, the 33-year-old will report to camp, but expect him to pitch only an inning or two against the Yankees. From there, Hinch said that Pineda will continue to build up his pitch count at Triple-A Toledo, where he's expected to make a couple of starts to begin the season. If all goes well, Pineda should be ready to make his 2022 big-league debut in mid-to-late April, when he'll likely replace Tyler Alexander in Detroit's rotation.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss one or two starts Pineda (not injury related) will miss a start or two at the beginning of the regular season, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Impact Pineda didn't sign with the Tigers until March 18 and was behind schedule due to visa issues. He'll fill a rotation role once he's built up his workload, but Tyler Alexander is expected to take his place for a turn or two to start the year.
MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pineda excited to be veteran leader in Detroit LAKELAND, Fla. -- Michael Pineda was a hard-throwing, dynamic young hurler, an All-Star and a Rookie of the Year candidate 11 years and thre...
MARCH 20, 2022 • MLB.COM
Tigers Talk: Michael Pineda is Detroit's final piece in free agency, plus much more from spring training More notes and observations from spring training on Spencer Turnbull, Tyler Alexander, the Tigers' infield defense and more.
MARCH 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Active Tigers add to rotation, sign RHP Michael Pineda
Pitcher Michael Pineda and the Detroit Tigers reached a one-year deal Saturday, the latest move by a team that’s been active before and after the 99-day lockoutMARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Behind schedule Pineda may not be ready for his first turn in the rotation due to getting a late start and an issue with his work visa, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact He is in Florida with the team, but he is behind schedule with his throwing program. Tyler Alexander will remain stretched out indefinitely to serve as the fifth starter, but it doesn't sound like Pineda will miss much time.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lands with Tigers Pineda signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Tigers on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. The deal also has $2.5 million in incentives.
Impact The 33-year-old righty is coming off a year with the Twins where he logged a 3.62 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 88 strikeouts in 109.1 innings. The Tigers have a few rotation spots nailed down, and Pineda figures to slot in fourth behind Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins start rotation rebuild, sign Dylan Bundy to $5M deal
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Dylan Bundy to a $5 million, one-year contractDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Safe at home: Buxton relishes comfort of staying with Twins
The first long-term contract offer to Byron Buxton came from the Minnesota Twins nearly five years agoDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After pitching-fueled 1st-to-last flop, Twins resist rebuild
The falloff the Minnesota Twins experienced after two straight division titles could be traced in some places to natural regressionOCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan expected to start for the Twins against the Tigers
The Twins will send Joe Ryan to the mound Thursday and the Tigers plan to give Tarik Skubal the startSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins pitcher Michael Pineda 'a pillar in our clubhouse' Veteran is sole survivor from Opening Day starting rotation.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Earns ninth win with strong effort Pineda (9-8) allowed one run and scattered eight hits over 5.2 innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Tigers. He also had five strikeouts.
Impact Pineda closed out his 2021 campaign by winning his final five decisions, holding opponents to two runs or fewer in each of them. The 32-year-old limited the Tigers to a Harold Castro run-scoring single in the fourth inning Wednesday and was one out away from a quality start before being lifted with two on in the fifth. Pineda logged a sparkling 1.85 ERA during his five-game winning streak in September and finished the season with a 3.62 mark in 109.1 innings overall.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Polanco, Pineda help Twins beat Tigers 5-2
Jorge Polanco launched a three-run homer and Michael Pineda was solid in his last start of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michael Pineda faces Casey Mize as Twins, Tigers continue series at Target Field Nick Gordon will start at shortstop for the Twins, who reinstated Joe Ryan from the bereavement list.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Mize scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota
The Twins will send Michael Pineda to the mound Wednesday and the Tigers will give Casey Mize the startSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sanó homers, Twins withstand late rally to beat Tigers 3-2
Miguel Sanó homered and Minnesota pitchers shut down Detroit until the ninth inning, as the Twins beat the Tigers 3-2SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures fourth straight win Pineda (8-8) earned the win Thursday against the Blue Jays after allowing two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two across five innings.
Impact Pineda has won his last four outings and while he has given up two or fewer runs in each trip to the mound, he hasn't been able to complete six innings in either one of those starts. He owns a strong 1.93 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP across 18.2 innings in four September appearances.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins bump Blue Jays back in wild card race, as Gurriel hurt
The Minnesota Twins beat Toronto 7-2 to bump the Blue Jays back in the AL wild-card raceSEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pineda scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Toronto
The Blue Jays will start Steven Matz on Thursday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael PinedaSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Bassitt back, Chisox close, Max starts, Cards W
Oakland right-hander Chris Bassitt promised to return to the mound by season’s end following a frightening 100 mph line drive to the face on Aug. 17SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kepler homers twice, Ryan's 11 Ks lead Twins over Cubs 5-4
Max Kepler homered twice, rookie Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Bassitt back, Chisox try to clinch, Max starts
Oakland right-hander Chris Bassitt promised to return to the mound by season’s end following a frightening 100 mph line drive to the face on Aug. 17SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
