Joel Peguero

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47+13 innings of work. [3] Peguero did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [4]

Peguero returned to action in 2021 with the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits and Triple-A Durham Bulls, pitching to a cumulative 4-8 record and 4.31 ERA with 52 strikeouts and three saves over 39 appearances. He began the 2022 season with Durham, recording a 4.58 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 32 games (four starts). [5]

Colorado Rockies

On August 5, 2022, Peguero was traded to the Colorado Rockies. [6] He made 18 appearances for the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, registering a 1-0 record and 5.19 ERA with 19 strikeouts and one save across 17+13 innings of work. Peguero elected free agency following the season on November 10. [7]

Washington Nationals

On January 3, 2023, Peguero signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization. [8] He split the season between the Double-A Harrisburg Senators and Triple-A Rochester Red Wings, accumulating an aggregate 0-5 record and 4.62 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 10 saves across 50+23 innings pitched. Peguero elected free agency following the season on November 6. [9]

Detroit Tigers

On January 22, 2024, Peguero signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization. [10] He made 43 appearances out of the bullpen for the Double-A Erie SeaWolves, compiling a 3-0 record and 3.14 ERA with 56 strikeouts and two saves across 51+23 innings pitched. Peguero elected free agency following the season on November 4. [11]

San Francisco Giants

On November 15, 2024, Peguero signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization. [12] In 35 appearances for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, he logged a 2-2 record and 5.10 ERA with 46 strikeouts across 42+13 innings pitched. On August 10, 2025, Peguero was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [13]

References

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  2. "Joel Peguero Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  3. "Joel Peguero - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  4. "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  5. "Joel Peguero - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  6. "Tigers sign former Nationals minor-league pitcher". mlive.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  7. "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  8. "Joel Peguero Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  9. "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  10. "Giants' Joel Peguero: Latches on with Tigers". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  11. "Minor League Free Agents 2024". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  12. "Giants' Joel Peguero: Inks NRI deal with San Francisco". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  13. "Giants Select Joel Peguero". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
Joel Peguero
San Francisco Giants – No. 63
Pitcher
Born: (1997-05-05) May 5, 1997 (age 28)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 21, 2025, for the San Francisco Giants