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Pivetta (forearm) will throw a live batting practice session this week, Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
It's a big step for Pivetta, who will face hitters for the first time since going down with a right flexor strain in mid-April. The veteran right-hander could be ready for rehab assignment if his live BP goes well, but he will require several rehab starts to get built back up before rejoining the Padres' rotation.
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Padres' Nick Pivetta: Completes up-and-down session
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Padres manager Craig Stammen said that Pivetta (forearm) felt good after completing an up-and-down bullpen session Friday at the Padres' facility in Arizona, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan San Diego reports.
According to Stammen, Pivetta threw approximately 15-to-20 pitches before taking a break, then threw another 15-to-20 pitches to finish out the workout. The right-hander has been throwing off a mound for a few weeks now and is seemingly in the process of building up the volume and intensity of those bullpen sessions before he advances to facing live hitters. Pivetta has been stuck on the injured list since April 14 due to a right forearm flexor strain, and he'll have some financial incentive to try and make his way back on the Padres' active roster by Aug. 22. If Pivetta doesn't return by that date, it would trigger a clause in his contract that would void the final two years and $32 million left on his deal since he would have spent 130 consecutive days on the IL, per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
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Padres' Nick Pivetta: Completes light bullpen session
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Pivetta (forearm) threw a light bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Pivetta likely didn't incorporate all of his pitchers or throw at full intensity, but the bullpen session is a step forward nonetheless as he works his way back from a flexor strain. The right-hander will need to complete multiple side sessions before advancing to facing hitters in live batting practice and eventually heading out on an extended rehab assignment. The Padres haven't pinpointed a target date for his return, but Pivetta's stay on the 60-day injured list will likely be extended through at least late July or early August.
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Padres' Nick Pivetta: Could throw off mound soon
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Pivetta (forearm) has advanced to playing long toss and could soon begin throwing off a mound, MLB.com reports.
Pivetta has been sidelined by a right flexor strain since mid-April. The right-handed hurler began a throwing program in late May, but he's yet to start up mound work. With that big step potentially looming, Pivetta appears to be making tangible progress in his recovery. Nonetheless, he's not expected to return to San Diego's rotation until sometime after the All-Star break.
Pivetta (forearm) progressed to throwing from 90 feet with some intensity June 10, per MLB.com.
Pivetta has been on the shelf due to a right flexor strain since mid-April. He resumed a throwing program by playing catch May 29 and has since ramped up his throwing distance and intensity, though he's yet to get back on a mound. Pivetta still has several obstacles to clear and isn't likely to return to the Padres' rotation until sometime after the All-Star break.
The Padres transferred Pivetta (forearm) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
The right-hander landed on the shelf in mid-April due to a flexor strain and isn't expected back anytime soon, so the move to the 60-day IL doesn't affect his return outlook. Pivetta recently returned to playing catch, but he still has a significant way to go in his throwing program before returning to game action.
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Padres' Nick Pivetta: Begins throwing program Friday
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Pivetta (forearm) played catch Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union Tribune reports.
Though Pivetta's throwing was on flat ground in the outfield at Nationals Park, it was still a significant step given that it was the first time he has played catch since landing on the injured list April 14. The veteran pitcher is expected to continue playing catch on flat ground for at least two weeks before a determination is made about his next steps. Acee reports that the Padres are being cautious with Pivetta as well as with fellow injured starter Joe Musgrove (elbow). It's quite possible that neither pitcher will be ready to return until after the All-Star break.
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