Padres Halt Nick Pivetta’s Rehab Process

The Padres have paused Nick Pivetta’s rehab assignment due to caution after he exited his first inning in Low-A Lake Elsinore, despite later throwing a successful bullpen session. Pivetta, out since mid-April with a flexor strain, faces potential contractual implications if he remains on the injured list for over 130 days, which could trigger a conditional $14MM club option for 2027. His absence, alongside Joe Musgrove’s ongoing recovery from Tommy John surgery, complicates the Padres’ rotation as they seek stability. In the meantime, Randy Vásquez is expected to fill the fifth starter role.

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