Pineda (not injury related) will miss a start or two at the beginning of the regular season, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda didn't sign with the Tigers until March 18 and was behind schedule due to visa issues. He'll fill a rotation role once he's built up his workload, but Tyler Alexander is expected to take his place for a turn or two to start the year.

Pineda may not be ready for his first turn in the rotation due to getting a late start and an issue with his work visa, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is in Florida with the team, but he is behind schedule with his throwing program. Tyler Alexander will remain stretched out indefinitely to serve as the fifth starter, but it doesn't sound like Pineda will miss much time.

Pineda signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Tigers on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. The deal also has $2.5 million in incentives.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old righty is coming off a year with the Twins where he logged a 3.62 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 88 strikeouts in 109.1 innings. The Tigers have a few rotation spots nailed down, and Pineda figures to slot in fourth behind Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize.

Pineda (9-8) allowed one run and scattered eight hits over 5.2 innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Tigers. He also had five strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda closed out his 2021 campaign by winning his final five decisions, holding opponents to two runs or fewer in each of them. The 32-year-old limited the Tigers to a Harold Castro run-scoring single in the fourth inning Wednesday and was one out away from a quality start before being lifted with two on in the fifth. Pineda logged a sparkling 1.85 ERA during his five-game winning streak in September and finished the season with a 3.62 mark in 109.1 innings overall.

Pineda (8-8) earned the win Thursday against the Blue Jays after allowing two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two across five innings.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda has won his last four outings and while he has given up two or fewer runs in each trip to the mound, he hasn't been able to complete six innings in either one of those starts. He owns a strong 1.93 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP across 18.2 innings in four September appearances.

Pineda (7-8) earned the win over Toronto on Friday. He allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks with two strikeouts in 5.2 innings.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander wasn't at fault for Toronto's pair of runs in the second inning, but he did allow a solo home run to Vladimir Guerrero in the third. Pineda has won all three of his starts since returning from an oblique strain. He's at a 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 81:20 K:BB across 98.2 innings overall. The 32-year-old projects for a rematch at home versus Toronto next week.

Pineda (6-8) threw five innings of one-run ball against Kansas City on Saturday, striking out three without a walk to earn the victory.

EDGE Analysis

Pineda was making his first start since returning last week from an oblique strain. He pitched in relief in his first game back but was sufficiently stretched out to return to the rotation Saturday, and he responded with five strong innings while throwing 50 of his 72 pitches for strikes. An Andrew Benintendi RBI single in the fourth inning was the lone blemish on Pineda's line. Pineda owns a 3.87 ERA and 79:18 K:BB in 93 innings this season. He's lined up for a tough road matchup against the Blue Jays in his next scheduled start.

Pineda (5-8) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three in three innings to earn the win Monday versus Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander returned from an oblique strain that kept him sidelined for three weeks. Pineda was able to get the win as a piggyback reliever following Bailey Ober, who allowed two runs in four innings in the contest. The 32-year-old Pineda threw 25 of his 44 pitches for strikes, so it's safe to say he's not built up to a traditional starter's workload after his absence. He has a 3.99 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 76:18 K:BB across 88 innings. It's unclear if he'll work as a traditional starter or a piggyback reliever in his next appearance, but Pineda lines up to pitch at some point during this weekend's home series versus Kansas City.

The Twins reinstated Pineda from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game in Cleveland, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

EDGE Analysis

For the first time all season, Pineda is expected to make an appearance in relief Monday, when he'll be piggybacking starter Bailey Ober. Though Ober may work longer of the two, Pineda could have the better chance at factoring into any decision, given that he'll pitching later in the contest. Pineda was cleared to return from the IL without making a minor-league rehab appearance, after the oblique strain had sidelined him for about three weeks.

Pineda (oblique) will return without a rehab assignment and piggyback Bailey Ober in his next start Monday in Cleveland, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It sounds like Ober will start the game and Pineda will come in to relieve him, with the two pitchers combining for 6-to-7 innings. It's unclear if Pineda will continue to piggyback Ober or if he will then enter the rotation as a traditional starter to close out the year. Assuming Pineda follows Ober on Monday, it could be an opportunity for him to qualify for a win.