San Diego Padres Decline $14 Million Team Option for Pitcher Nick Pivetta

The San Diego Padres have opted not to pick up the $14 million team option for right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta for the 2027 season. This decision was reported by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Pivetta missed nearly five months of the 2026 season due to flexor tendon complications, despite having a strong 2.86 ERA in his eight starts.