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Padres announce starters for Wild Card Series against Cubs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:24 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Padres announce starters for Wild Card Series against Cubs

Summary

The San Diego Padres have named Michael King as their Game 1 starter and Nick Pivetta for Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs. King will pitch the opener on Tuesday, while Pivetta will follow on Wednesday at Petco Park. Pivetta’s inclusion is significant, as he returns from an injury that sidelined him for five months this season. His postseason experience against the Cubs from last year will be crucial as San Diego seeks to improve upon last year's result. If necessary, Robbie Ray and Walker Buehler are potential options for a Game 3. Casey Mize is unavailable due to an ankle injury, and Randy Vásquez was excluded from the roster despite pitching in the regular-season finale.

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Key Details

•Michael King starts Game 1, Nick Pivetta starts Game 2.
•Pivetta aims to build on last year's postseason experience.
•Robbie Ray and Walker Buehler are options for a potential Game 3.
•Casey Mize is unavailable due to injury.
•Randy Vásquez not included on Wild Card roster.

Latest Updates

11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Padres news: Craig Stammen's Game 2 starter announced ahead of Wild Card

What they're saying

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The San Diego Padres are putting their first two Wild Card Series games in the hands of Michael King and Nick Pivetta. With King starting Tuesday’s opener against the Chicago Cubs, manager Craig Stammen is turning to Pivetta for Game 2 on Wednesday at Petco Park. The decision gives San Diego consecutive right-handed starters to begin the […] The post Padres news: Craig Stammen's Game 2 starter announced ahead of Wild Card appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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