Availability
Nick Pivetta threw 20 pitches in a live batting practice session on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta is scheduled to throw live batting practice again next week. If all goes well, he could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment in early August.
Nick Pivetta reportedly could begin a rehab assignment in the first week of August.
Fantasy Impact
Ace noted that "people who have seen (Joe Musgrove) and Pivetta throw or gotten reports about those throwing sessions have expressed greater optimism about their progress over the past week or so." Pivetta is scheduled to throw live batting practice later this week.
Nick Pivetta is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session this week.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta is continuing his rehab and mound progression in Arizona. He'll likely require multiple live BP sessions before he is cleared for a rehab assignment.
Nick Pivetta threw a bullpen session on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta is continuing to throw off the mound. He could be cleared to face live hitters soon.
Nick Pivetta threw a light bullpen session on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta has been sidelined since April 14 with a flexor strain. He began playing catch in late May and has since completed his first bullpen session. He will need multiple bullpen sessions and will likely face live hitters before beginning a minor league rehab assignment. Fantasy managers should not expect him to return before the All-Star break.