"Pivetta left Sunday's win over Colorado after three perfect innings due to elbow stiffness. Manager Craig Stammen told reporters that the team is awaiting imaging results to shed some light on his injury and a recovery timeline."
"Pivetta's health is the big picture concern. He's coming off a sixth place finish in NL Cy Young balloting, earning him the Opening Day nod this season."
"Pivetta has recorded 24 strikeouts over his first 16 innings, allowing a 4.50 earned run average. He can opt out of the remaining two years and $32MM on his contract if healthy."
Nick Pivetta has been placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, following his exit from a game after three perfect innings. The Padres are awaiting imaging results to determine the severity of his injury. Pivetta joins Joe Musgrove and Griffin Canning on the injured list. Matt Waldron is expected to replace Pivetta in the starting rotation. Pivetta's health is crucial as he finished sixth in NL Cy Young voting and is a potential free agent next winter.
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