Padres decline Nick Pivetta's contract option for 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The San Diego Padres have declined their $14 million team option on pitcher Nick Pivetta for the 2027 season. Pivetta, who spent much of the 2026 season on the injured list due to a flexor strain, has the opportunity to become a free agent. He performed well when healthy, posting a 2.86 ERA in eight starts. The Padres might still pursue a new contract with Pivetta despite concerns about his elbow health. Meanwhile, Wandy Peralta will exercise his player option for 2027, remaining with the team.
- •Padres decline $14 million option on Nick Pivetta for 2027.
- •Pivetta spent significant time on the injured list in 2026.
- •He had a 2.86 ERA over eight starts when healthy.
- •Wandy Peralta to remain with Padres by exercising his option.
- •Pivetta could still be re-signed by the Padres.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Padres Decline Option on Nick Pivetta
"The San Diego Padres have declined their $14 million team option on starter Nick Pivetta for 2027, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. He will now become a free agent. Report: Nick Pivetta Declines 2027 Player Option with Padres Pivetta spent a long portion of the 2026 season on the injured list …
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