Pivetta's Elbow Injury Surpasses 131 Consecutive IL Days
The Padres righty has been sidelined all season with a flexor strain and just threw two innings in a bridge league game as he works toward a return.
Nick Pivetta was placed on the 15-day IL on April 13, 2026 with a flexor strain and has not appeared in a major league game since. After 131 consecutive days on the IL, a contract clause converted his 2027 player option into a club option for San Diego with no buyout. Pivetta began a minor league rehab assignment in early August but was pulled in the first inning of his debut before tossing two innings in a bridge league game most recently. His return timeline remains uncertain as the Padres monitor his elbow health.
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