Jul 31, 2007 12:26 PM EST

The pitching-starved Cardinals on Tuesday acquired right-hander Joel Pineiro, optioned to the minors last week by the Red Sox, and cash for a minor league player to be named.

Pineiro, 28, was a 16-game winner in 2003. He was used exclusively in relief this year by the Red Sox before being sent to Triple-A Pawtucket on July 25.

Via AP