Padres Decline Nick Pivetta's Option, Reds' Emilio Pagán Becomes Free Agent

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Published: 2026-11-01
Category: sports
Source: Heavy / Yardbarker

The San Diego Padres have declined right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta's $14 million team option for the 2027 season, making him a free agent. This decision comes after Pivetta missed nearly five months of the 2026 season due to flexor tendon complications. In other MLB transaction news, Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán declined his $10 million player option for 2027, also entering free agency.

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