Waldron steps in for Pivetta
Apr 16 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Diego Padres
NEWS: RHP Nick Pivetta has been diagnosed with a right flexor strain and is looking at “weeks, maybe months” of rest and rehab according to manager Craig Stammen.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: An MRI revealed Pivetta’s flexor strain after he had left his April 12 start in the top of the 4th inning with elbow stiffness. He will now be shut down for what looks to be an extended period of time and we have reduced his projected IP to 6.0%, reflecting an expectation that he will be out until about July 1. RHP Matt Waldron (5.5% IP) is expected to be activated from the 15-day IL to make the start against the Angels on Friday, April 18. Waldron, who is recovering from February hemorrhoid surgery, has made three...
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