Pivetta’s Return Could Boost Padres | California News

0:00Alright, let's talk baseball. The San Diego Padres are getting some good news on the pitching front, specifically with Nick Povetta. He's been sidelined with an elbow issue since mid-April, but it sounds like he's on the fast track to returning. We're talking about a guy who had a really solid 2.87 earn run average last season, so his arm could be a big help as the team pushes for a playoff. Spot. Povetta's been working his way back in AAA El Paso, and he just threw over four scoreless innings in his last outing. He's cleared all the necessary hurdles and is feeling good, according to the team's president of baseball operations, AJ Preller. Preller mentioned that Povetta could be back on the active roster very soon, possibly even this weekend. Now, this is a bit different from the situation with Joe Musgrove. He's also been dealing with injuries, and unfortunately, he's been struggling to get back on the mound consistently. Preller explained that Musgrove hasn't been able to bounce back effectively between his rehab starts, which has kept him from getting over that hump. Musgrove has been out for a while, and if he can't return the season, it would mean missing

1:03another full year. He had Tommy John surgery after the 2024 season, and has faced several setbacks since then. While he's been a strong pitcher for the Padres in the past, his cart recovery timeline seems much slower than Povetta's. With only 22 games left in the regular season, the Padres are in a tight race for a wild card spot. Having a healthy Povetta back in the rotation could definitely give them a boost. However, as Preller's comments suggest, there are still some uncertainties about the pitching staff's overall health as they head into the final stretch. This has been California News Today, powered by AI.