Nick Pivetta exits rehab start with apparent injury
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Nick Pivetta, pitcher for the San Diego Padres, left his rehab start with a Class-A affiliate in Lake Elsinore, California on August 4 with an apparent injury. He exited the game in the middle of the fourth inning. Pivetta, 33, has struggled to stay on the field this season, making only four starts due to right elbow inflammation. Following Pivetta's exit, Joe Musgrove was reported to be scheduled to relieve him. Further updates on Pivetta's condition are expected.
- •Pivetta left with an apparent injury in the fourth inning.
- •He has only made four starts this season due to elbow issues.
- •Joe Musgrove was scheduled to piggyback in relief.
- •The game occurred on August 4 in Lake Elsinore, California.
- •Updates on Pivetta's status are anticipated.
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Padres’ Craig Stammen gives Nick Pivetta injury update after concerning setback
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta eases injury fears after concerning rehab scare
- 11:57 PMESPN MLB — Padres' Pivetta abruptly exits field in rehab outing
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Pivetta injury update: Padres pitcher abruptly leaves mound during rehab start
- 8:51 PMThe San Diego Union-Tribune — Padres’ Nick Pivetta exits Lake Elsinore rehab appearance with apparent injury - San Diego Union-Tribune
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Padres pitcher suddenly leaves rehab start with apparent injury
"Nick Pivetta’s rehab start with the San Diego Padres’ Class-A affiliate did not go according to plan Aug. 4. Pivetta left the mound in Lake Elsinore, California with an apparent injury, then walked straight to the dugout in the middle…
"Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta, making his first rehab outing since going on the injured list April 14, walked off the mound mid-inning with what appeared to be an injury.
"San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta felt elbow tightness during rehab start but completed a bullpen session without discomfort on Tuesday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:53 AMPadres’ Craig Stammen gives Nick Pivetta injury update after concerning setback
Padres manager Craig Stammen is exercising caution with Nick Pivetta as the veteran works his way back from a serious elbow injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 1:18 AMPadres pitcher Nick Pivetta eases injury fears after concerning rehab scare
San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta felt elbow tightness during rehab start but completed a bullpen session without discomfort on Tuesday.
- ESPN MLBAug 4, 2026, 11:57 PMPadres' Pivetta abruptly exits field in rehab outing
Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta, making his first rehab outing since going on the injured list April 14, walked off the mound mid-inning with what appeared to be an injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:07 PMNick Pivetta injury update: Padres pitcher abruptly leaves mound during rehab start
Nick Pivetta, who has been on the IL since April 14, abruptly left his first rehab appearance with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday.
- The San Diego Union-TribuneAug 4, 2026, 8:51 PMPadres’ Nick Pivetta exits Lake Elsinore rehab appearance with apparent injury - San Diego Union-Tribune
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:17 PMPadres pitcher suddenly leaves rehab start with apparent injury
Nick Pivetta’s rehab start with the San Diego Padres’ Class-A affiliate did not go according to plan Aug. 4. Pivetta left the mound in Lake Elsinore, California with an apparent injury, then walked straight to the dugout in the middle…
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