Padres Risk It All with Pivetta | San Diego Padres News

San Diego Padres pull off a surprise move, calling up injured pitcher Nick Pivetta for today’s game against the Nationals — a Hail Mary gamble as they race for a wild card spot with less than 20 games left. After five months sidelined with elbow trouble, Pivetta showed promise in his last rehab start, striking out seven in four scoreless innings. Manager Craig Stammen praised his fastball command and high pitch count, making the call seem justified. Expect a short, high-stakes outing — around 64 pitches — with three solid innings being the goal. The move also gives Randy Vasquez a needed extra day of rest, keeping the Padres’ rotation intact as they battle Arizona for playoff positioning. 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/006420d3d4e2a56d