Pivetta’s Contract Shifts with Injury | San Diego Padres News

Nick Pivetta’s contract just flipped from player to team option after hitting 130 days on the IL with an elbow issue, leaving the Padres in control of his $14M return — a major twist for a pitcher hoping to come back sooner. A recent rehab hiccup sealed the deal, but he’s throwing again, even tossing two innings in a minor league game, with a bullpen session this week looming. If he can regain his Cy Young form, he could be a huge boost for a playoff-hopeful Padres rotation that’s already adding arms and welcoming back Joe Musgrove. The team has until offseason to decide — health and performance will be the ultimate verdict. 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/48fd3246353bac96