Philadelphia Phillies sign free agent pitcher Joel Pineiro

The Philadelphia Phillies added a little more depth to their rotation. They signed free agent pitcher Joel Pineiro. On a rotation that features Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, and Cole Hamels, Joel Pineiro is not that flashy. The deal is reported to be for a single year, and the salary is unknown.

Pineiro has a career ERA of 4.41 and WHIP of 1.35. Last season, he had a 5.13 ERA and 1.51 ERA. Pineiro probably won't make the starting rotation, but he could see work out of the bullpen as a long reliever. In case of injury, the Phillies also have a solid pitcher to slot in now.