Nick Pivetta: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dodgers on Deck: Thursday, September 24 vs. Padres

The Dodgers and San Diego Padres finish off their season series on Thursday, which is the Dodgers’ final home game of the 2026 regular season. Tyler Glasnow takes the ball for Los Angeles, with Nick Pivetta starting for San Diego.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 13

Nick Pivetta, streaking Padres eager to take down Giants

The San Diego Padres hope right-hander Nick Pivetta can give their overworked bullpen a bit of a break when the team goes for a series sweep of the host San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 8

Pivetta shoves in return en route to Padres win

The San Diego Padres couldn’t have asked for much more in Nick Pivetta’s return to the mound. It’s been almost five months since the starting pitcher touched a big-league mound, having hit the 60-day IL after exiting his start on April 12.

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Padres Notes: SD Cuts 27-Year-Old Rookie, Nick Pivetta Dominates, Manny Machado' Surprising Change

The San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals, 3-2, on Monday and improved to 76-68 on the year. Offensively, Fernando Tatis Jr. had a three-hit night, as did Jackson Merrill who drove in a pair of runs.

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 7

Jackson Merrill, Nick Pivetta lead Padres past Nationals

Jackson Merrill had three hits and knocked in two runs Monday and Nick Pivetta sailed through five scoreless innings in his return to the Padres' rotation as San Diego edged the visiting Washington Nationals 3-2.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 7

Padres Opening Day starter Nick Pivetta back in action vs. Nationals

Padres Opening Day starter Nick Pivetta will take the mound for the first time in nearly five months when San Diego hosts the Washington Nationals on Monday.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 7

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers vs Nationals, Including Exciting Nick Pivetta Return

The San Diego Padres are looking to continue their winning ways as they welcome the Washington Nationals into town for three games. The Padres (75-68) are coming off a series win over the New York Yankees.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 7

Padres Notes: Nick Pivetta Return Revealed, Ethan Salas Gets Message, Yuki Matsui Gone?

The San Diego Padres beat the New York Yankees, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon and improved to 75-68 on the year. Michael King fired six scoreless innings of work, but the story of the game was the explosive offense that the Padres brought to secure the series win.

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 7

Nick Pivetta returns to rotation as Padres host Nationals

Nearly five months after landing on the injured list, Nick Pivetta is coming back to the San Diego Padres' starting rotation. After Sunday's 4-3 win over

San Diego Padres News / TWSN / September 6

The San Diego Padres Just Received a Season-Changing Rotation Boost

Things are coming down to the wire for MLB teams to solidify their spot in the playoffs, and this includes the San Diego Padres. Ahead of the postseason,

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6

Padres manager Chris Stammen delivers huge Nick Pivetta update before Nationals series

The San Diego Padres are currently just outside of a playoff spot. The team was hoping to get some pitching help back from injury, but the Padres likely will not have Joe Musgrove this year.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 5

Padres Notes: Nick Pivetta Nearing Return, Luis Campusano Makes Insane History With Walk-Off vs Yankees

The San Diego Padres beat the New York Yankees in epic walk-off fashion on Friday night and improved to 74-67 on the year. Walker Buehler struck out six across five innings of work and allowed just one earned run on three hits.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 4

Padres' AJ Preller Hints at Major Nick Pivetta News

The San Diego Padres have two star pitchers working their way back from long-term injuries in Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta. According to Padres president of baseball operations AJ Preller, one is tracking towards a return faster than the other.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 25

Padres Make Major Announcement on Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove

Two injured San Diego Padres starting pitchers are set to take big steps this week in their returns. Right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta, who exited his first rehab start on Aug.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 24

Padres Roundup: Casey Mize Update, Nick Pivetta May Not Start, Ty France Explains Breakout

The San Diego Padres completed the sweep of the Minnesota Twins with an 8-1 victory on Sunday afternoon. The Friars are now 71-60 on the year and two games up for the final wild-card spot in the National League.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 23

Padres' Nick Pivetta May Not Return as Starting Pitcher This Season

Just when the San Diego Padres thought they would be getting Nick Pivetta back, the right-hander suffered a setback during his first rehab assignment. Pivetta has been trying to work his way back to the Padres this year, with this being the latest in a series of setbacks.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Padres’ Craig Stammen shares crucial Joe Musgrove, Nick Pivetta injury updates

The San Diego Padres are pushing to clinch a National League Wild Card spot. Two pitchers who could help them accomplish that feat — Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta — are currently recovering from injuries.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Padres Gain 2027 Club Option On Nick Pivetta

Nick Pivetta was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 13 due to a flexor strain, and the Padres right-hander has yet to return to action. Friday

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Padres Receive Disappointing Nick Pivetta Update Amid Rehab Assignment

The San Diego Padres received a disappointing update on veteran right-hander Nick Pivetta, who will pause his rehab assignment for a few more days after experiencing right elbow tightness during his first outing with Single-A Lake Elsinore.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Padres Pause Nick Pivetta’s Rehab, May Have Contractual Ramifications

The Padres are pausing Nick Pivetta’s rehab assignment pending further evaluation, manager Craig Stammen told reporters (including AJ Cassavell of MLB.com).

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Padres could void $32 million after pitcher's rehab setback

The San Diego Padres looked like they could get starting pitchers Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove back for the postseason push. Pivetta made a rehab start on Tuesday for the Lake Elsinore Storm, but he exited after just 14 pitches and went to the dugout in frustration.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Padres Reveal Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove Updates After Marlins Game

The San Diego Padres received encouraging news for their pitching staff following Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins, as right-handers Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove both cleared another important step in their recoveries.