The San Diego Padres have declined the club option on right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta, making him a free agent ahead of the 2027 season.
Pivetta, 31, joined the Padres on a one-year contract with a club option for 2027. The decision allows the team to explore other pitching options while Pivetta enters the open market.
The move comes as the Padres continue to reshape their roster for the upcoming season.
