If Pivetta gets hurt, Padres could cut deal short
Spring training camps are open and the top free agents are trying on new jerseys and shaking hands of new teammates. Alex Bregman finally agreed to a new deal on Feb. 12, landing a three-year deal with the Red Sox.
The San Diego Padres, who were relatively quiet for most of the off-season, agreed to a four-year, $55 million deal with free agent pitcher Nick Pivetta.
Day one of Padres Spring Training ended with a surprise - they have money to spend! A.J. Preller added a key piece to the rotation with the addition of Nick Pivetta. Sammy Levitt joins to discuss the righty and what he brings to the table.
The Red Sox forfeited a draft pick when they signed Alex Bregman. But they also received a comp pick the same day when Nick Pivetta signed with the Padres.
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan indicated a reunion between the Boston Red Sox and Nick Pivetta still could happen.
That followed by just a few hours the Padres agreeing with right-hander Nick Pivetta on a four-year, $55 million deal. Pivetta is virtually assured a spot in the rotation with Dylan Cease, Yu Darvish and Michael King.
Alex Bregman and Nick Pivetta became the latest free agents to find new teams, agreeing to deals Wednesday with the Red Sox and Padres, respectively. A number of free agents remain available, but now that MLB.
The Padres were dormant for much of the offseason but sprang to life recently. In the past week, they’ve bolstered the pitching staff with Nick Pivetta and Kyle Hart, as well as bringing Jason Heyward and Connor Joe into the position player mix.
After signing Nick Pivetta, the San Diego Padres relayed to interested teams that Dylan Cease is no longer available for trade. Still, General Manager AJ Preller is always looking for the best opportunity to make a deal.
Mike Shildt and A.J. Preller talk about the Padres' reported signing of Nick Pivetta, the shape of the team's rotation and more
MLB Draft isn't going to take place until July, the order for the Draft is now set and finalized following the signings of Alex Bregman and Nick Pivetta being made official. Draft pick penalties for the Red Sox and Padres have been enforced and now the league has officially set the order with the last remaining qualifying offer players signing.
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