Nick Pivetta Fantasy Stats

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta is scheduled to take the ball on Opening Day this Thursday at Petco Park against the visiting Detroit Tigers. He'll be opposed by reigning American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. Pivetta earned the Opening Day nod after having a career-best season last year in his first year in San Diego. The nine-year veteran went 13-5 with a 2.87 ERA (3.49 FIP) and 0.98 WHIP with 190 strikeouts and 50 walks in 181 2/3 innings over 31 regular-season starts. He definitely didn't look as good this spring, allowing 12 runs (11 earned) on 19 hits (four homers) while walking six and striking out nine in 12 innings over four Cactus League starts. Pivetta reportedly dealt with some arm fatigue this spring, but he should be fine for close to a full workload on Thursday. Against a strong Tigers offense on Opening Day after struggling this spring, DFS managers will probably be scared off Pivetta as a starter on Thursday.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta had the best season of his career in 2025, but an ugly start to spring training has raised some questions about his reliability going forward. While it's dangerous to put too much stock into spring performances due to matchup and sample size factors, fantasy managers are starting to notice that Pivetta has surrendered seven runs, 11 hits, and five walks over eight innings (three starts) this spring. He has allowed two home runs along the way, and he has a modest six strikeouts to his name. Extrapolated over a regular season, these numbers would represent major regression from his 2025 stat line, which included a 3.49 FIP, 9.41 K/9, 2.48 BB/9, and 1.09 HR/9. We'd expect his 2026 stats to look more like the 2025 season than 2026 spring training, but managers should still temper expectations slightly, especially since the idea of Pivetta regressing was mentioned quite often throughout the offseason. As it stands, the veteran ranks #24 among starters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta put together a breakout season in 2025, posting a 13-5 record with a 2.87 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 190 strikeouts across 181 2/3 innings (31 starts). 2025 was the 32-year-old's first season with an ERA under 4.04, and he still holds a career ERA of 4.47 across over 1,200 career innings, even after his standout year. Much of Pivetta's success can be attributed to his diminished home run rate. After allowing 1.72 HR/9 while pitching for the Boston Red Sox in 2024, Pivetta allowed just 1.09 HR/9 in 2025. Part of those gains can be attributed to his transition from making his home starts in the hitter-friendly Fenway Park to San Diego's pitcher-friendly Petco Park. However, Pivetta's career HR/9 is 1.46, so he seems likely to regress in the category in 2026. Pivetta has posted three consecutive seasons with a WHIP of 1.13 or lower and at least a 19.4% K-BB rate, so he still profiles as a solid pitcher. However, with an average draft position of pick 93, Pivetta may currently be overvalued by fantasy managers heading into 2026.

The San Diego Padres have shown a willingness to entertain trade offers for right-hander Nick Pivetta, league sources told The Athletic's Dennis Lin. However, a deal for Pivetta isn't considered likely, as the Padres would require a steep return for Pivetta, who was their best starter in 2025. The 32-year-old veteran's heavily backloaded contract will pay him $19 million next year, up from just $1 million in 2025. He can opt out of his deal next November with two years and $32 million still owed to him. Pivetta is coming off a career year in his first year in SD, in which he had a 2.87 ERA and finished sixth in the National League Cy Young voting. Trading Pivetta would weaken an already thin starting rotation, but the Padres and general manager A.J. Preller's options for rebalancing the payroll are limited. A trade of Pivetta could give the Friars the flexibility and resources to go after multiple controllable starters.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta will start Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday against the Cubs, reports AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. This is no surprise, as he has been the Padres' clear ace in 2025, posting a 2.87 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 190 strikeouts, and 50 walks in 181 innings. The Cubs have yet to announce who will take the mound opposite Pivetta, but it figures to be either Matthew Boyd or Shoto Imanaga. It's worth noting that the 32-year-old has been shakier as of late, particularly in his last start, where he walked five batters in 5 innings against the Brewers.

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta notched a quality start in the first game of a Wednesday doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. Pivetta allowed one run on seven hits over six innings of work while striking out six and walking none in the 6-4 win over Philly. The veteran hurler improved his record to 9-2, to go along with a 3.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 107 strikeouts over 97 innings of work. Pivetta struggled a bit in June with a 4.71 ERA, so his excellent start on Wednesday was certainly a welcome sight. He will look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is set for Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta tossed seven scoreless innings in his team's 1-0 win against the visiting Washington Nationals. He allowed three hits and matched a season-high with ten punchouts -- improving to 8-2 on the season. Pivetta was stellar against the team that drafted him, garnering an outstanding 39% CSW, and it was nice to see him hurl an outing sans a run after yielding four earned runs or more in three of his previous four outings. He's been solid in his first stint with the Friars, compiling a 3.36 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 101:24 K:BB ratio through 16 starts (91 innings). Pivetta's next outing will be a road date with the first-place Philadelphia Phillies early next week.

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta (7-2) collected his seventh win of the season Sunday in an 8-2 decision against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pivetta surrendered just two runs on two hits and tallied nine strikeouts against one walk over seven innings. It was a much-needed return to form for Pivetta, who combined to allow nine earned runs over 10 innings in his previous two outings. The 32-year-old is now up to seven quality starts this season with a 3.40 ERA and 88:22 K:BB through 79 1/3 innings. Pivetta is scheduled to get the ball against the Kansas City Royals on Friday.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta earned his sixth win of the season on Friday, throwing six innings of two-run ball in a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pivetta scattered six hits, walked none, and punched out eight in a solid effort. The 32-year-old has been excellent in his first season with San Diego, as it appears the shift away from Fenway Park has been a good one for him. He now has a 6-2 record to go with a 2.74 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 71:18 K:BB ratio over 62 IP. Pivetta is certainly a must-start pitcher in fantasy and is working his way up the starting pitcher rankings quickly. His next outing should come Wednesday in San Francisco, which is a middle-of-the-pack matchup in a good pitcher's park. Start Pivetta with confidence.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta continued his strong start to the season in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Giants. Pivetta pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with nine strikeouts. Everything has come together for the 32-year-old in his first six starts, going 5-1 with a 1.78 ERA, a 0.82 WHIP, and a 9.93 K/9 rate while averaging almost 6 IP/GS. Pivetta's future fortunes will hinge on his next matchup, which will be either at the Pirates or at the Yankees. Even if it is the latter matchup, fantasy managers may feel compelled to start him given how well he has performed.