Kyle Hart’s Righty Revolution | San Diego Padres News

Kyle Hart’s breakout season is rewriting his role: at 33, he’s dominating right-handed batters with a slugging percentage plummeting from over 1.200 to under .600, thanks to a fastball now clocking 94 mph and a revamped change-up that’s become his go-to out pitch. He’s even starting games as an opener — a testament to his evolution. While he still leans toward lefties, Hart knows adapting is key for longevity. Meanwhile, Padres’ rotation mates are inching back: Nick Pivetta’s rehab continues after a flexor issue, and Joe Musgrove, recovering from elbow surgery, is on track for a minor league return next Tuesday — even hitting 97 mph in recent rehab despite a minor back tweak. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02cbba90bad73dd6