In a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta left the game in the fourth inning due to stiffness in his pitching elbow. Pivetta had a strong start, retiring his first nine batters and recording four strikeouts, but his fastball velocity was 1.9 mph below his season average. Manager Craig Stammen noted that Pivetta had been experiencing elbow stiffness throughout the game, similar to issues he faced during spring training. Pivetta's current season record stands at 1-2 with a 5.54 ERA. He is under a $55 million contract that includes options for the Padres to cut the deal short if he suffers a significant injury. Pivetta previously spent time on the injured list due to a right elbow flexor strain in 2024, raising further concerns about his health moving forward.