Padres Pitcher Injured: Season in Doubt?

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta has been placed on the injured list following an elbow issue that forced him to leave a recent game early. His status for the remainder of the season remains uncertain as the team awaits further medical evaluations.

Manager Craig Stammen indicated a cautious approach, stating the club is determining the best next steps for Pivetta, with the medical team and the player having a say. Pivetta himself expressed it was too early to determine the severity of the injury.

This setback places significant strain on the Padres' already thin rotation. In response, the team has called up pitcher Alek Jacob and plans to promote Matt Waldron later in the week. Additionally, San Diego has reportedly inquired about free agent pitcher Lucas Giolito, who could potentially fill the void left by Pivetta.