The Boston Red Sox today traded righthanded pitcher Joel Pineiro and cash considerations to the St. Louis Cardinals for a player to be named later.
The announcement was made by Executive Vice President/General Manager of Boston Red Sox Theo Epstein.
Pineiro was 1-1 with a 5.03 ERA in 31 relief appearances with the Red Sox this season before being designated for assignment on July 23. He accepted an optional assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket on July 25.
The righthander had no record and a 2.25 ERA (2 ER/8.0 IP) in two starts for the PawSox, allowing two runs in 5.0 innings in his last outing on July 29 at Columbus. - Source: Red Sox Press Release
Is it Eric Gagne
Is the player to be named later Eric Gagne? The news in Red Sox website also says that "The Red Sox added a major piece to their bullpen on Tuesday with the acquisition of Eric Gagne from the Texas Rangers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Kason Gabbard and Minor League outfielders David Murphy and Engel Beltre."