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Competitive Pivetta Fuels Padres' Playoff Push in Final Stretch
8 Aug
Summary
- Padres hold Wild Card spot, 5 games behind Dodgers in NL West
- Pivetta having career-best season with 2.73 ERA, 136 strikeouts
- Padres reactivating pitcher Michael King, bolstered rotation at deadline
As the 2025 MLB regular season enters its final two months, San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta is acutely aware of the crucial importance of these upcoming weeks. The Padres currently hold a strong grip on a National League Wild Card playoff spot, sitting 5 games behind the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.
Pivetta, who signed with the Padres as a free agent this season, has put together the best campaign of his career so far. The right-hander has posted a career-best 2.73 ERA and 136 strikeouts across 22 starts, bringing an intense level of competitiveness to the Padres' rotation. Pivetta has emphasized the significance of these final months, stating that he views every game as "life or death" and is determined to lead by example in helping the organization achieve success.
To further strengthen their playoff push, the Padres have also made moves to bolster their pitching staff. The team is set to reactivate starting pitcher Michael King on Saturday, adding more depth to their rotation. Additionally, San Diego made several impactful trades at the deadline, acquiring starting pitcher Nestor Cortes and closer Mason Miller to upgrade their pitching arsenal.
With Pivetta's dominant performances, the Padres' recent roster additions, and the team's unwavering determination to reach the postseason, the final stretch of the 2025 season promises to be an exciting and high-stakes affair for San Diego baseball fans.
