San Diego Padres cut catcher Blake Hunt to reinstate pitcher Nick Pivetta
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Last updated Sep 9, 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.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — San Diego Padres Suddenly Release 27-Year-Old Player During Nationals Series
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — San Diego Padres Cut Ties with 27-Year-Old Player After Yankees Series
"During their series with the Washington Nationals, the San Diego Padres have made several roster transactions within their organization. On Monday, September 7, after their win against the Nationals in the series opener, the Padres announced the release of players like Jose Leclerc and JP France. The Padres then announced another wave of moves on […] The post San Diego Padres Suddenly Release 27-Year-Old Player During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 4:00 AMSan Diego Padres Suddenly Release 27-Year-Old Player During Nationals Series
During their series with the Washington Nationals, the San Diego Padres have made several roster transactions within their organization. On Monday, September 7, after their win against the Nationals in the series opener, the Padres announced the release of players like Jose Leclerc and JP France. The Padres then announced another wave of moves on […] The post San Diego Padres Suddenly Release 27-Year-Old Player During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 10:55 PMSan 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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