In a recent game, San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta exited in the fourth inning due to stiffness in his pitching elbow during the team's 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Pivetta had a solid start, retiring the first nine batters and recording four strikeouts, but his fastball velocity was 1.9 mph below his season average. Following a discussion on the mound with manager Craig Stammen and head athletic trainer Mark Rogow, Pivetta walked off the field, expressing his disappointment. Stammen noted that Pivetta had been experiencing elbow stiffness throughout the game, similar to issues he faced during spring training. Pivetta, who is currently 1-2 with a 5.54 ERA, signed a $55 million contract in February 2025, which includes options for the Padres to cut the deal short if he suffers a significant injury. He previously spent time on the injured list in 2024 due to a right elbow flexor strain.