Padres' Nick Pivetta exits rehab start early with apparent injury
Nick Pivetta was forced to leave his rehabilitation outing for the Padres' Class-A team in Lake Elsinore after sustaining an apparent injury in the fourth inning.
During a rehab appearance on August 4, 33-year-old pitcher Nick Pivetta withdrew from the mound midway through the fourth frame, citing an injury. The incident occurred at the Padres' Class-A affiliate venue in Lake Elsinore, California. Pivetta has only made four starts this season because of right-elbow inflammation. Earlier reports indicated that Joe Musgrove would be available to relieve him later in the game. Further updates are expected.
Why it matters
Pivetta's injury could further limit the Padres' already thin pitching staff this season.
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