Morning Briefing: Nick Pivetta Signs With San Diego
Good morning, Mets fans!
Wednesday saw some of the final big names on the market find their homes for the 2025 season. While Alex Bregman caught most of the headlines, starting pitcher Nick Pivetta landed in San Diego after his five-year stint in Boston.
The right-handed starting pitcher, who the Mets showed interest in throughout the offseason, signed a four-year, $55 million deal with the San Diego Padres, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal includes a pair of opt-outs and comes in the midst of trade rumors that continue to swirl around Padres starting pitchers Michael King and Dylan Cease.
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