Nick Pivetta exits rehab start with apparent injury

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Nick Pivetta exits rehab start with apparent injury
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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.

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  • 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.
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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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