The Padres are declining their $14 million club option on Nick Pivetta.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta was limited to eight starts due to elbow issues last season. He also made two starts in the postseason. This is a bit of a surprising move.
Nick Pivetta will start in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta will look to keep keep the Padres season alive after they blew Game 2 on Sunday.
Nick Pivetta will start Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Cubs on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta made four starts late in the season after making his return. It will be his third career postseason start.
Nick Pivetta allowed four hits over 4 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts and one walk in a no-decision on Thursday against the Dodgers.
Fantasy Impact
Pivetta did his job, keeping the Dodgers off the scoreboard through almost five full innings. He went 87 pitches after throwing 76 pitches in his last outing.
Nick Pivetta allowed one run on four hits over five innings with four strikeouts and one walk in a win on Friday against the Marlins.
Fantasy Impact
The lone run on Pivetta came via a solo home run. He is scheduled to face the Dodgers next.