San Diego Padres starter Nick Pivetta will be sidelined for an undetermined period due to a right flexor strain, as announced by manager Craig Stammen. Pivetta, who was previously placed on the injured list following an early exit from his start against the Rockies, does not require surgery but will undergo a rehabilitation process. He is the ninth pitcher to be injured this season for the Padres, prompting interest in free-agent starter Lucas Giolito. Right-hander Matt Waldron will replace Pivetta in the rotation this weekend against the Diamondbacks.
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