Former New York Pitcher Michael Pineda Signed By Minnesota

Michael Pineda who is a right handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic has been signed by Minnesota after spending the last four seasons in the Bronx as a member of the New York Yankees.

 The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday that they have signed former Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda to a two-year contract."according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21756434/minnesota-twins-sign-former-yankees-pitcher-michael-pineda-two-year-deal

Pineda, a free agent, is recovering from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, performed in July. He might not be available for the 2018 season, but could be ready for spring 2019."according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21756434/minnesota-twins-sign-former-yankees-pitcher-michael-pineda-two-year-deal

Pineda, 28, made 17 starts before his 2017 season ended, going 8-4 with a 4.39 ERA in 96 1/3 innings. He struck out 92 batters and walked 21. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21756434/minnesota-twins-sign-former-yankees-pitcher-michael-pineda-two-year-deal

In five major league seasons he is 40-41 with a 4.05 ERA in 680 innings pitched."according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21756434/minnesota-twins-sign-former-yankees-pitcher-michael-pineda-two-year-deal

He made his only All-Star team in 2011, his rookie season with the Seattle Mariners, who traded him to the Yankees in January 2012. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21756434/minnesota-twins-sign-former-yankees-pitcher-michael-pineda-two-year-deal