Pivetta’s Return: Solid Surface, Questionable Depth | San Diego Padres News

Nick Pivetta looked solid on paper in his return start, tossing five scoreless innings against the Nationals with just two hits and no walks—but the real story lies in the numbers. He barely got any swings and misses, surviving thanks to luck, as six hard-hit balls came off his fastball. His pitch movement was off—fastball drifted arm-side, cutter barely moved—and he over-relied on a curveball that generated weak contact without any whiffs or chases. It’s unclear if he’s fully healthy or just not back to form after rehab. While matchups like the Giants and Marlins might still make him worth starting, facing the Dodgers next? That’s a risky move with his current pitch shape concerns. 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/5f593de78cbb6804