Nick Pivetta storms off mound in Padres rehab outing with apparent injury

Nypost · Aug 04, 2026 · 348 words · By Ryan Anderson

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What happened

San Diego’s deadline shopping acquired a new sense of urgency less than 24 hours later.

Why it matters

Nick Pivetta abruptly left his rehab appearance with Low-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday, creating another potentially significant concern for the Padres’ rotation.

Common ground

Pivetta entered behind Joe Musgrove and recorded two outs before walking off the mound in the fourth inning.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that the front office added former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray and former All-Star Casey Mize to its rotation Monday?
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Claim 1: “the front office added former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray and former All-Star Casey Mize to its rotation Monday.”

CORROBORATED

Multiple sources confirm the Padres acquired Robbie Ray and Casey Mize at the trade deadline.

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web search NEUTRAL — 5 takeaways as Padres add Ray, Mize to rotation at Trade Deadline.But the impact Ray and Mize will make on this season is undeniable. The Padres did not have a playoff-caliber roster on Monday morning…
https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/takeaways-as-padres-boost-ro…

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web search NEUTRAL — San Diego Padres Acquire Casey Mize in Blockbuster Trade With Tigers.The San Diego Padres acquire left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray from the Giants. The trade may be concerning for the Padres for three c…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/padres-boring-trade-deadli…

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web search NEUTRAL — New San Diego Padres starter Casey Mize said that the Tigers never approached him about a contract extension before he was traded. Posted on X05/08/2026 02:18.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 2: “Pivetta entered behind Joe Musgrove and recorded two outs before walking off the mound in the fourth inning.”

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One web source confirms he recorded two outs on 14 pitches before walking off the field. However, the specific detail about entering 'behind Joe Musgrove' is not explicitly corroborated by other independent sources in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Lake Elsinore Storm are a Minor League Baseball team based in Lake Elsinore, California. The Storm compete in the California League as the Single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The team play…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Elsinore_Storm

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list is complete and up-to-date as of May 7, 2026. The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared in at least one game for the San Diego Padres franchise. Players in Bol…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres_all-time_rost…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. Below …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Padres_minor_league_…

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Claim 3: “Ray arrived with a 10-6 record and 3.08 ERA”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of search results for Robbie Williams and Margot Robbie, which are irrelevant. No baseball stats for Robbie Ray were provided.

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web search NEUTRAL — Margot Elise Robbie (/ ˈmɑːrɡoʊ ˈrɒbi / MAR-goh ROB-ee; born 2 July 1990) is an Australian actress and producer. The world's highest-paid actress in 2023, she is known for her performances in both blo…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margot_Robbie

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web search NEUTRAL — Robert Peter Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer and songwriter. He found fame as a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995, launching a solo career in 1996. His debut st…
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web search NEUTRAL — The official website of Robbie Williams. News, tour dates, ticket information and more.
https://robbiewilliams.com/

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Claim 4: “That injury limited him to four starts, during which he went 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA across 16 innings.”

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Web search results explicitly state he made four starts, going 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA across 16 innings before the injury.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Colorado Rockies season was their 33rd in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 31st season at Coors Field, and their ninth and final under manager Bud Black, who was fired on May 11, after a 7–…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Colorado_Rockies_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bradgley Eduardo Rodríguez (born November 16, 2003) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradgley_Rodríguez

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nicholas John Carlo Pivetta (born February 14, 1993) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Philad…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Pivetta

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Claim 5: “The right-hander allowed one hit and threw eight of his 14 pitches for strikes, reaching 95 mph with his fastball.”

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While one source mentions he threw 14 pitches and recorded two outs, the specific stats (one hit, 8/14 strikes, 95 mph) are not found in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Major League Baseball draft took place on July 13–14, 2025, in Cumberland, Georgia. The draft assigns amateur baseball players from the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico to Major League …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 San Diego Padres season was the 57th season of the San Diego Padres franchise. The Padres competed in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_San_Diego_Padres_season

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Claim 6: “Nick Pivetta abruptly left his rehab appearance with Low-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday”

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Web search results explicitly confirm Nick Pivetta pitched for Low-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday and exited the outing.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Each of the eight teams of Minor League Baseball's California League carry a 30-man active roster. Only these players are eligible to play. Teams may have any number of inactive players on their roste…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_League_team…

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Claim 7: “He was their most reliable starter last season, finishing 13-5 with a 2.87 ERA over 181 2/3 innings.”

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One source explicitly confirms his 2025 stats as 13-5 with a 2.87 ERA over 181.2 innings. Other provided evidence for this claim is irrelevant (Last.fm, etc.).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021 Boston Red Sox season was the 121st season in the team's history, and their 110th season at Fenway Park. The team entered the offseason conducting a managerial search, after declining to brin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Germán Andres Márquez (born February 22, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germán_Márquez

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Claim 8: “The Padres entered Tuesday two games behind Arizona and Philadelphia in the National League wild-card race.”

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No evidence was found for this claim in the provided search results.

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Claim 9: “Pivetta had not appeared in a game after dealing with inflammation and a subsequent right elbow flexor strain.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm Pivetta suffered from a right elbow flexor strain and inflammation.

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web search NEUTRAL — Nicholas John Carlo Pivetta is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball. He has previously played in MLB for the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Pivetta

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web search NEUTRAL — Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta suffered a right elbow flexor strain and inflammation early in the 2026 season. AP. The 33-year-old is owed $33.5 million over the next two years. There is not a set timeli…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/07/sports/padres-concerning-injur…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nick Pivetta has made just four starts for the San Diego Padres in 2026, as he suffered a right elbow flexor strain and inflammation, which then sent him to the 60-day injured list.
https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-diego-padres/padres-news-cr…

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Claim 10: “Mize had produced a 2.70 ERA over 86 2/3 innings.”

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No evidence was found for this claim in the provided search results.

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