Nick Pivetta
SP,RP - Boston Red Sox - IL15
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Nick Pivetta threw a bullpen session on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta is scheduled for an up-and-down Thursday, which will be followed by a live batting practice session. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he prefers Pivetta throws one or two rehab starts, so he is on track for a return in the middle of May.
Nick Pivetta (elbow) is schedule to throw and complete a bullpen session soon.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta continues to rehab a right elbow flexor strain. The team is hopeful that he will be able to return quickly, barring any setbacks. Fantasy managers should expect the team to outline a timetable after Pivetta completes a bullpen session.
Nick Pivetta was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Red Sox on Tuesday with a right elbow flexor strain.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta has been stellar to start the season for Boston, racking up 13 strikeouts over two starts while sporting a 0.82 ERA. He was scheduled to face Baltimore on Wednesday but the Sox will have to roll with Brennan Bernardino who was called up from Triple-A Worcester.
Nick Pivetta allowed five hits and one walk in five innings pitched over Oakland.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta tallied three strikeouts en route to his first win of the season. The 31-year-old veteran has a 0.82 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP through 11 innings pitched this season.
Despite a stellar performance that fantasy managers dream of, Nick Pivetta was handed a tough-luck loss in a narrow 1-0 defeat against the Mariners.
Fantasy Impact
Delivering a masterclass over six innings, Pivetta limited Seattle to just three hits and a single earned run while not walking any batters and racking up an impressive 10 strikeouts. Unfortunately, the Red Sox offense couldn't muster any support, leaving Pivetta with an undeserved 0-1 record. Fantasy managers should take solace in the high strikeout totals and excellent control Pivetta has shown, making him a potentially undervalued asset in all formats. The right-hander will be one to watch over his next several starts to see if Friday night's outing was a fluke or a look at a promising starting option over the course of the season for fantasy managers.
