Pivetta Steps Back, Musgrove Progresses | MLB News

Nick Pivetta walked off the mound after just 14 pitches in a rehab start, citing discomfort and saying he didn’t want to push through it — a setback for the Padres’ rotation despite his strong Cy Young-caliber season last year. Though he’s feeling better playing catch and even threw extra pitches in the cage (which he called “something that occurred in the moment”), the team has slowed his progress, scrubbing his next rehab outing. With no clear timeline, Pivetta is taking things day by day, prioritizing long-term health over rushing back. Meanwhile, fellow pitcher Joe Musgrove, recovering from Tommy John surgery, had a smoother rehab outing and could return as early as late August or early September — offering some insurance for the Padres if Pivetta’s recovery drags on. 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/57c4b83d596385fc