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flag The San Diego Padres named Nick Pivetta their Opening Day starter for 2026, his first time leading off a season as a starter.

flag The San Diego Padres have named right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta as their Opening Day starter for the 2026 season, marking the first time in his career he will open a season as a starter. flag Pivetta, 33, will face Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, in the season opener. flag Manager Craig Stammen cited Pivetta’s standout 2025 campaign—13 wins, a 2.87 ERA, and 190 strikeouts in 31 starts—as key to the decision. flag Pivetta has a 69-76 record and 4.47 ERA in 254 career appearances, including 209 starts, with the Phillies, Red Sox, and Padres. flag Michael King will start Friday’s game, Randy Vasquez Saturday’s, while Joe Musgrove remains on the injured list recovering from Tommy John surgery.

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