San Diego Padres cut catcher Blake Hunt to reinstate pitcher Nick Pivetta
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The San Diego Padres released catcher Blake Hunt on Monday following a series against the New York Yankees. The move was part of a roster adjustment to facilitate the return of pitcher Nick Pivetta, who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Along with the release of Hunt, the team optioned Jhonny Brito to the minor leagues to create necessary space. Hunt, 27, joined the team on a minor league deal and made his MLB debut in June. He appeared in two games for the Padres, recording three plate appearances. San Diego holds a 75-68 record and trails the final National League Wild Card spot by 0.5 games. The team is scheduled to host the Washington Nationals in a three-game series beginning Monday.
- •The San Diego Padres cut catcher Blake Hunt to clear a roster spot.
- •Pitcher Nick Pivetta was reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
- •Jhonny Brito was optioned to the minor leagues.
- •The Padres sit 0.5 games back from a Wild Card position.
- •The team begins a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Monday.
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — San Diego Padres Cut Ties with 27-Year-Old Player After Yankees Series
"The San Diego Padres earned a series win over the New York Yankees over the weekend. San Diego is now 75-68 and remains just 0.5 games back of the final Wild Card in the National League. The next series on the Padres’ schedule is the Washington Nationals (at home) in a three-game set that starts […] The post San Diego Padres Cut Ties with 27-Year-Old Player After Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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