Nick Pivetta: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Covering the Corner / November 11

Potential Guardians’ Free Agent Targets: Soroka and Pivetta

Two potential starting pitcher free agents who could be targeted by the Guardians in the coming month (or beyond) in Michael Soroka and Nick Pivetta. Let’s talk about these hurlers.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 9

Padres Notes: Dodgers Linked to SD Stars, Nick Pivetta Contract Projection, Adrian Morejon Too Expensive?

The San Diego Padres have a number of free agents this offseason, but some of the biggest names on the books have unfortunately been linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 8

Padres Veteran Pitcher Projected to Sign 3-Year, $45 Million Deal in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres have the tall task of essentially rebuilding their starting rotation this offseason, but at the same time, are presented with an opportunity to improve upon a group that combined for the fourth-fewest innings pitched in MLB last season.

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

Padres Veteran Pitcher Projected to Sign $36 Million Deal in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres are looking to break through a three-year ceiling of 90-win seasons that ended in early playoff exits. After making the National League Championship Series in 2022, the Padres have yet to sniff an NL pennant. It's been tough sledding for the Padres in terms of playoff success, but they'll look to end their drought finally.

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San Diego Padres News / ESPN / November 1

Padres decline options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; exercise option on Hart

The Padres declined options on Nick Pivetta, Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning, and exercised an option on Kyle Hart, among other decisions made Sunday.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 1

2026 Transactions: Nick Pivetta, Luis Robert Jr. Going to Free Agency

You can add more names to the growing free agent market. Nick Pivetta is now a free agent after two seasons with the Padres, while Luis Robert Jr., who spent 2026 between the Mets and Orioles, will go to market for the first time in his MLB career.

Athletics News / Lookout Landing / November 1

Mariners News: Drew Rasmussen, Luis Severino, and Nick Pivetta

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Padres Decline Club Option On Nick Pivetta

The Padres have decided not to pick up right-hander Nick Pivetta’s team option, as first reported by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. He’s now a free agent.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 17

Padres Notes: SD Signs Free Agent, Nick Pivetta Option Addressed, New Owners Send Message to Fans

The San Diego Padres signed 20-year-old Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Nogami to a minor league contract on Thursday. Though there isn't much public information

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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / October 15

A.J. Preller Comments on Nick Pivetta’s Future With Padres

Nick Pivetta’s future with the San Diego Padres remains uncertain as the club weighs its options for the right-hander ahead of the 2027 season. President of baseball operations A.J.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 13

Every Major Contract Decision Facing the Padres This Offseason

The San Diego Padres could have a total of 17 players enter free agency this offseason. Many of them will be on new teams come 2027, giving the Padres plenty of roster holes to fill.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 10

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MLB News / Field Level Media / October 4

Dustin May, Nick Pivetta named Game 3 starters in Brewers-Padres NLDS

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Sunday that right-hander Dustin May will start Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday when the series shifts to 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 / 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 / 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 / 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.