ALARM: Why the San Diego Padres Might TRADE Nick Pivetta Despite Their Pitching Needs

San Diego Padres fans are buzzing as Nick Pivetta—fresh off a career season saving the rotation—lands on the trade block. With payroll concerns looming and the team’s starting pitching depth in flux, could dealing a key arm ignite a new era or spark disaster? Javier Reyes unpacks the Athletic’s report and explores whether a Nick Pivetta trade signals a strategic reload or a troubling sign of instability in San Diego. Then, in the mailbag segment, some spirited debate on Jake Cronenworth’s value, A.J. Preller’s trade history, the possibility of Mason Miller moving to the rotation, insights on potential free agent targets like Lucas Giolito, more Dodger trolling, the long-running Fernando Tatis Jr. rumors, and more! Go Padres. 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Pivetta Trade Rumors & Padres’ Payroll 10:27 – Mailbag: Listener Comments & Player Discussion 21:56 – More Mailbag: Hypotheticals & Preller’s Strategy Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Javiipeno Follow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/javiipeno.bsky.social Follow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@javioosSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.