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San Diego Padres pitching injury updates

Overview

The San Diego Padres are managing several pitching injuries as they compete for a postseason position. Relief pitcher Jason Adam is nearing a return after an MRI confirmed a subscapularis muscle strain rather than structural damage; he has recently begun playing catch without pain.

Starting pitcher Nick Pivetta, who has been sidelined since mid-April with an elbow flexor strain, successfully returned to the rotation on Monday against the Washington Nationals. Pivetta pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and issuing no walks in his first start since being placed on the injured list. His performance helped lead the Padres to a 3-2 victory, keeping the team within a half-game of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final National League wild card spot.

Pivetta’s absence has significant financial implications. Due to specific injury-related clauses in his four-year, $55 million contract, the Padres may be able to void the final two years and $32 million of the deal following his extended time on the injured list.

Meanwhile, the rotation continues to face challenges as Joe Musgrove reportedly faces setbacks in his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

Entities

San Diego Padres · Nick Pivetta · Joe Musgrove · Washington Nationals · Craig Stammen

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    San Diego Padres beat Washington Nationals 3-2 behind Nick Pivetta's return

    Nick Pivetta pitched five scoreless innings in his return from the injured list to lead the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals.

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nick Pivetta set to return to Padres rotation this Monday

    San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta is set to return from the injured list this Monday against the Washington Nationals following an elbow flexor strain that sidelined him since April.

  3. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    San Diego Padres face mixed news regarding pitching injuries

    The San Diego Padres face mixed news regarding pitching injuries: Jason Adam is nearing a return from a muscle strain, while Nick Pivetta's recovery from an elbow injury remains uncertain.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Padres halt Nick Pivetta's rehab after elbow setback

    The Padres have paused Nick Pivetta’s rehab after an elbow issue forced him out early, giving him extra rest while the team evaluates his health and contract implications.

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · cappertek.com · clutchpoints.com · mlbtraderumors.com · newsday.com · si.com · theathletic.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history