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Padres To Activate Nick Pivetta From 60-Day IL On Monday

Nick Pivetta’s Monday return ends a 60‑day absence, bolstering the Padres’ rotation ahead of a clash with Washington.

By · Published September 7, 2026 at 03:26 UTC · Updated September 7, 2026 at 03:26 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Nick Pivetta’s Monday return ends a 60‑day absence, bolstering the Padres’ rotation ahead of a clash with Washington.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The pitcher will be activated from the 60‑day injured list on Monday, according to The New York Times. The move places him on the mound against the Washington Nationals in the scheduled game. CBS Sports later noted that Pivetta will start the Monday game versus the Nats, while the San Diego Union‑Tribune positioned him ahead of veteran Joe Musgrove in the rotation and highlighted rookie Ethan Salas’s familiar territory assignment.

MLB.com described the appearance as a long‑awaited return from an elbow injury, and MLB Trade Rumors echoed the activation schedule. CBS Sports specified that Pivetta will be the opening pitcher, and the Union‑Tribune emphasized that his slot moves Musgrove back one spot, while Salas returns to a role he previously filled. No outlet disputes the activation date or the opponent, and each source aligns on Monday’s lineup.

With the consensus that Pivetta will take the mound, the Padres are set to field a refreshed rotation against Washington.

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Questions people are asking

When is Nick Pivetta scheduled to return to the lineup?

He is set to be activated on Monday.

Which team will the Padres face in his first game back?

The Washington Nationals.

From which injury list is Pivetta returning?

The 60‑day injured list for an elbow injury.

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Nick Pivetta San Diego Padres Washington Nationals MLB Injured List

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