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

Nick Pivetta’s $14 million option for 2027 has been declined by the San Diego Padres, who cut off his contract after two years and $23 million, allowing the right-hander to become...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Becomes free agent The Padres declined Pivetta's $14 million option for 2027 on Saturday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Pivetta endured an injury-plagued campaign in 2026, as he pitched in only eight regular-season games due to a right flexor strain. The veteran hurler did return for the end of the campaign and looked great in September, recording a 1.45 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 18:2 K:BB over 18.2 innings across four starts. Pivetta also started two postseason contests, allowing three runs across 7.2 frames while registering an 8:2 K:BB in those outings. Despite the promising finish to the campaign, the Padres opted not to pick up Pivetta's option for 2027, perhaps due in part to the fact that the right-hander would have then had an $18 million player option for 2028. San Diego could still look to re-sign Pivetta on a different deal, though he should draw multiple suitors in free agency given the desirability of reliable starting pitching.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

From Padre To 'Padre': New Dad Mason Miller Returns For San Diego's Game 4

Mason Miller has returned to the San Diego Padres’ bullpen for Game 4 of the NLDS after missing one playoff game on the paternity list.

OCTOBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

From Padre To 'Padre': New Dad Mason Miller Returns For San Diego's Game 4

Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth's HR, King's relief

The San Diego Padres avoided playoff elimination with a 4-3 victory over the Brewers in Game 3 of their NL Division Series

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Padres pitchers step up after star closer Mason Miller goes on paternity list before Game 3 of NLDS

The San Diego Padres stepped up with a resourceful bullpen performance to win Game 3 of their NL Division Series over the Milwaukee Brewers in the absence of top relievers Mason Mi...

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Nick Pivetta's ugly Brewers history looms over Padres' must-win NLDS Game 3 Nick Pivetta: 1.64 ERA since coming off the IL. Also, Nick Pivetta: 8.76 career ERA vs. the Brewers. One of those numbers has to give in Gam...

OCTOBER 6 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Brewers aim to clinch NLDS in Game 3 against Padres

The San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers take the field in Game 3 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Padres dismiss Mason Miller pitch-tipping speculation, prepare to face Brewers with season on line

The San Diego Padres aren't worried about whether All-Star closer Mason Miller was tipping his pitches when he blew the save and lost Game 2 of their NL Division Series against Mil...

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Jackson Chourio Bests Mason Miller: 3 Takeaways From The Brewers' Walk-Off Win

Jackson Chourio delivered an epic postseason moment against Mason Miller to beat the Padres.

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Jackson Chourio Bests Mason Miller: 3 Takeaways From The Brewers' Walk-Off Win

Dominant since return from IL, Pivetta to start Game 3 of NLDS MILWAUKEE -- The Padres have tabbed right-hander Nick Pivetta to start Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Brewers on...

OCTOBER 4 • MLB.COM

Brewers to start Dustin May and Padres going with Nick Pivetta in Game 3 of NL Division Series

Milwaukee’s Dustin May will start Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Tuesday at San Diego despite struggling after he was acquired from St. Louis at the trade deadline

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Tapped for Game 3 Pivetta is scheduled to start Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The 33-year-old pitched in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series versus the Cubs on Wednesday, allowing a run on three hits with four strikeouts and two walks over 3.1 innings. Since returning from a flexor strain in early September, Pivetta has a 1.64 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB across 22 frames in five games, including the playoff start.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts 3.1 frames in win Pivetta didn't factor in the decision in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Cubs on Wednesday. He allowed one run on three hits with four strikeouts and two walks over 3...

Impact The right-hander wasn't particularly sharp as he threw just 36 of 66 pitches for strikes, but all three hits he gave up were singles as he limited Chicago to a single run. Pivetta missed most of the season after suffering a flexor strain in mid-April, but he returned from the IL in early September and posted a 1.45 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 18:2 K:BB across four starts to close out the regular season. He now tentatively lines up to take the mound in the NLDS versus the Brewers, potentially in Game 3 on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Sheets' pinch-hit homer propels dominant Padres past Cubs 4-1 for 2-game Wild Card sweep

Pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets blasted a two-run homer, five Padres pitchers combined on a five-hitter, and San Diego swept the Chicago Cubs out of the NL Wild Card Series with a 4-1 vi...

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Padres pull Nick Pivetta at perfect time in Wild Card Game 2 vs. Cubs Nick Pivetta didn’t give the San Diego Padres another Michael King masterpiece. But he did give them two clean innings and a pressure escape...

OCTOBER 1 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres can close Cubs revenge loop behind Nick Pivetta in Game 2 Nick Pivetta already gave the Padres one worthy postseason start against the Cubs. That was last season. What’s even more unfortunate is tha...

SEPTEMBER 30 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

MLB Playoffs: Padres' Ethan Salas, Age 20, To Make Postseason History

Ethan Salas is set to become the youngest player to catch in a major league postseason game.

SEPTEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Playoffs: Padres' Ethan Salas, Age 20, To Make Postseason History

How to Watch Padres vs. Cubs: NL Wild Card Game 1 Live Stream or on TV Nick Pivetta will take the mound for the San Diego Padres when they host starter Kevin Gausman and the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the NL Wild...

SEPTEMBER 30 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Pivetta tabbed to start Game 2 after missing most of 2026 with right elbow injury SAN DIEGO -- Through Nick Pivetta’s first four starts this season, it was clear he was picking up right where he left off from his career-be...

SEPTEMBER 30 • MLB.COM

How MLB's Youngest Player Is Helping The Padres Even If He Can't Fully Celebrate

The Padres' turnaround was sparked by its stars and assisted by a 20-year-old rookie catcher.

SEPTEMBER 25 • FOX SPORTS

How MLB's Youngest Player Is Helping The Padres Even If He Can't Fully Celebrate

Fans seven in no-decision Pivetta allowed four hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out seven over 4.2 scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Thursday.

Impact Pivetta pitched well but wasn't particularly efficient with 87 pitches (59 strikes) in this outing. The right-hander gave up just three runs across 18.2 innings in September after a nearly five-month layoff due to a flexor strain. He ends the regular season with a 3-2 record, 2.86 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 42:8 K:BB across 34.2 innings over eight starts. It's unclear what role he'll have if the Padres secure a postseason berth, but based on recent usage, he may be limited if he functions as a starter.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

A franchise-record 3rd straight postseason, and the Padres still want more

The San Diego Padres are back in the postseason for a franchise-record third consecutive year

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Padres beat Dodgers 4-2 to clinch a franchise-record 3rd straight postseason berth

The San Diego Padres secured their franchise-record third consecutive postseason berth with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Collects third win Pivetta (3-2) allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings to earn the win over the Marlins on Friday.

Impact Pivetta has given up just three runs over 14 innings since he returned from a right flexor strain. The lone run on his line Friday came on an Agustin Ramirez homer in the third inning. Pivetta is at a 3.30 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 35:7 K:BB across 30 innings over seven starts in the majors this season. He is lined up to make his last regular-season start on the road versus the Dodgers next week.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ty France's 3-run homer helps Padres to 8-2 win over Marlins and into tie for top NL wild-card spot

Ty France hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run rally in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins 8-2 to pull into a tie with Philadelphia and Chicago for...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

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