The San Diego Padres have signed Nick Pivetta to a four-year, $55 million contract to bolster their starting rotation. Pivetta's deal includes opt-outs and is structured to ease financial burdens, starting with a $1 million salary in 2025. A durable pitcher, he averaged 156 innings with a 4.33 ERA over the past four seasons with the Boston Red Sox. This acquisition responds to the team's challenge of maintaining competitiveness while managing an increased payroll of about $194 million for 2025, amid a relatively quiet offseason under GM A.J. Preller.
Pivetta's contract is structured to help the Padres manage costs, with lower salaries in the early years and high salaries later on, beneficial amidst their $194 million payroll.
With a proven track record of durability and a solid ERA, Pivetta's arrival is aimed at strengthening the Padres' starting rotation after a disappointing postseason.
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