Pivetta Returns as Padres Pitching Boost | San Diego Padres News

Nick Pivetta’s dazzling five-inning scoreless debut signals a major turnaround for the Padres’ pitching staff, offering a crucial boost as they race toward a playoff spot. His ace-caliber form could be pivotal in their wild-card push, while Randy Vásquez steps into a bigger bullpen role to relieve fatigue among key relievers. Meanwhile, Jason Adam is nearing return after a shoulder strain, ready to bolster late-inning depth. Though offense remains shaky, stars like Machado, Merrill, and Tatis Jr. are showing signs of life — giving hope that momentum can shift as the season winds down. 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/83bed1e0a509250a