About Joel Piñeiro
Joel Alberto Piñeiro (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈel piˈɲejɾo],; born September 25, 1978) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He officially retired after appearing on the 2017 World Baseball Classic roster for Puerto Rico. == Professional career == === Seattle Mariners === Piñeiro began the 2004 baseball season as a promising starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. The previous two years he started in 60 games, won a total of 30 games, and produced a 3.52 ERA. 2004 though, turned into a dismal year with Piñeiro posting a 4.67 ERA and the first losing record of his career (6 wins – 11 losses). Piñeiro suffered another problem when he was placed on the disabled list July 27, 2004, with a sore elbow and missed the remainder of the season. Piñeiro continued his struggles in 2005 and was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on May 14. He returned to the majors and started in 30 total games; however he was unable to return to his previous form and posted a 5.62 ERA for the year. In 2006, Piñeiro was pulled from the starting rotation again on August 26, and placed in the bullpen.
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