Joel Peguero

Joel Peguero
San Francisco Giants – No. 63
Pitcher
Born: (1997-05-05) May 5, 1997
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 21, 2025, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Win–loss record3-1
Earned run average2.42
Strikeouts17
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Joel Alberto Peguero (born May 5, 1997) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Tampa Bay Rays

On August 21, 2015, Peguero signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as an international free agent.[1] He made his professional debut in 2016 with the Dominican Summer League Rays, recording a 3.43 ERA in 16 games. Peguero spent the next two seasons with the rookie-level Princeton Rays, posting a 3-5 record and 8.12 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 2017; in 2018 he made 14 appearances and struggled to a 1–2 record with 38 strikeouts and a 7.44 ERA.[2]

Peguero spent the 2019 campaign with the Single-A Bowling Green Hot Rods. In 31 appearances out of the bullpen, he compiled a 3–4 record and 2.85 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 16 saves across 47+1⁄3 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+1⁄3 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+2⁄3 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+2⁄3 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+1⁄3 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] Peguero made his major league debut on August 21, exactly 10 years after signing his first professional contract. He pitched two scoreless innings, striking out one while allowing two hits and one walk.[14][15] On September 3, he recorded his first career win, tossing 1+1⁄3 scoreless innings against the Colorado Rockies.[16] Peguero made 17 appearances during his rookie campaign, finishing the season with a 3–1 record, a 2.42 ERA, and 17 strikeouts over 22+1⁄3 innings.[17]

Personal life

Peguero has three brothers and two sisters.[17] He is married.[18]

References

  1. ^ Guardado, Maria (2025-03-20). "Joel Peguero making an impression at Giants Spring Training". MLB.com. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
  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. 30 January 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  7. ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. 13 November 2022. 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. 8 November 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  10. ^ "Giants' Joel Peguero: Latches on with Tigers". cbssports.com. 30 January 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  11. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2024". baseballamerica.com. 6 November 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  12. ^ "Giants' Joel Peguero: Inks NRI deal with San Francisco". cbssports.com. 7 February 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  13. ^ "Giants Select Joel Peguero". mlbtraderumors.com. 21 August 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  14. ^ Guardado, Maria (August 21, 2025). "Flamethrower Peguero makes debut for Giants 10 years after signing 1st pro contract". MLB.com. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
  15. ^ "MLB Gameday: Giants 4, Padres 8 Final Score (08/21/2025)". MLB.com. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
  16. ^ "Giants 10-8 Rockies (Sep 3, 2025) Final Score". espn.com. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  17. ^ a b "Joel Peguero Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  18. ^ Soto, Andrés (August 30, 2025). "After 10 years in the Minors, Peguero finally gets his call to the bigs". MLB.com. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
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