NICK PIVETTA NEWS

Red Sox notebook: Nick Pivetta likely will start Game 4 of ALDS, J.D. Martinez will keep hitting sixth against righties A collection of notes from Saturday's workout at Fenway Park.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox Notebook: Chris Sale staying in the rotation, but Nick Pivetta likely for Game 4 Cora said that Sale and Eduardo Rodriguez are also candidates to start Game 4.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Likely to start Game 4 Pivetta will likely start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Rays on Monday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Pivetta served as a long reliever in Thursday's Game 1 loss and allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four in 4.2 innings. Manager Alex Cora said that Eduardo Rodriguez and Chris Sale are also candidates to start Monday, but Pivetta is the most likely option.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save to secure playoff spot Pivetta fired a perfect inning with one strikeout to earn the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over Washington.

Impact Manager Alex Cora used an all-hands-on-deck approach in the late innings Sunday, with Eduardo Rodriguez earning the win with a scoreless eighth inning before Pivetta converted his second major-league save. The right-hander has posted a mediocre 4.66 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 46.1 innings across 10 starts since the start of August, so he's no lock for a rotation spot should the Red Sox get past Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game versus the Yankees.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Orioles Pivetta (9-8) allowed three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight across 4.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Orioles.

Impact Pivetta allowed all three of his earned runs on a home run by Ryan Mountcastle in the third inning. He was fairly sharp otherwise, generating 16 swinging strikes on 87 total pitches. Since returning from the injured list Sep. 12, Pivetta has allowed eight earned runs across 19 innings while striking out 23 and walking only three. He'll end the regular season with a 4.56 ERA with a 174:65 K:BB across 154 frames.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Whiffs seven in no-decision Pivetta gave up one run on three hits over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against the Yankees on Saturday. He struck out seven.

Impact Pivetta blanked the Yankees through five innings before Hansel Robles uncorked a wild pitch in the sixth inning that scored Gio Urshela, who had singled off Pivetta. It was a strong effort from Pivetta, who is winless in his last five starts and hasn't been able to complete six innings in any of them. He's scheduled to make his final start during the regular season, currently projected for next Thursday in Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta scheduled to start for Boston against New York

The Yankees will start Nestor Cortes Jr. on Saturday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Nick Pivetta

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ineffective against Baltimore Pivetta allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings against the Orioles on Saturday. He also struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Pivetta was unable to take advantage of a favorable home matchup against the last-place Orioles, giving up a two-run homer to Ryan Mountcastle in the first inning and a solo blast to backup catcher Austin Wynns in the second. Pivetta was unable to make it out of the fourth inning, a disappointing result after putting together a sharp performance in his first start off the injured list Sept. 12 against the White Sox. He's lined up to face the Yankees at home in his next scheduled start.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta expected to start for Boston against Baltimore

The Orioles will start Zac Lowther on Saturday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Nick Pivetta

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong outing in return to action Pivetta allowed one run (zero earned) on three hits while striking out five over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against the White sox on Sunday.

Impact Pivetta made his first start since Aug. 30 after spending some time on the COVID injured list. He held the White Sox scoreless through five innings before the leadoff man in the sixth reached on a throwing error. A sacrifice bunt would move him over to second and then Luis Robert singled him home. It was a very positive outing for the 28-year-old after giving up four runs in each of his last three starts. Pivetta also managed to not walk a batter in a start for the first time since May 14. The right-hander now owns a 4.49 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 156:62 K:BB over 140.1 innings. He lines up to face the Orioles in Boston next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox's Nick Pivetta threw against fence alone while on COVID list, then threw 5 ⅓ dominant innings Sunday The Red Sox lost, 2-1, on a Leury García walk-off home run.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Nick Pivetta 'Pretty Impressive' In Red Sox Start After Time On COVID IL Nick Pivetta returned from the COVID-19 related injured list and started for the Red Sox on Sunday. Manager Alex Cora liked what he saw.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • NESN.COM

Activated to start Sunday Pivetta (COVID-19) was activated from the virus-related injured list ahead of Sunday's start against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The vaccinated Pivetta is back with the team after testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. The righty has struggled in each of his last three starts and faces a tough White Sox lineup today, although perhaps his being well-rested will lead to a stronger performance.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox COVID updates: Nick Pivetta will start Sunday; Matt Barnes, Martín Pérez joining WooSox Boston's pitching staff will soon get some reinforcements off the COVID-19 injured list.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox Notebook: Nick Pivetta to return on Sunday, J.D. Martinez scratched again Pivetta owned a 10.13 ERA in his last three starts before testing positive, and Cora is hopeful he can turn it around over the final weeks o...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Confirmed for Sunday Pivetta (COVID-19) will start Sunday's game against the White Sox, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact He has been sidelined since Aug. 30. Pivetta gave up 12 earned runs in 10.2 innings over his last three starts, and this is a tough matchup for him to return for.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for Sunday start Manager Alex Cora said that the Red Sox hope Pivetta (illness) will be cleared to join the team and start Sunday against the White Sox, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Pivetta was placed on the COVID list Sunday and it was later revealed that he tested positive for the virus. Nonetheless, since he is vaccinated, there is a possibility that he could be cleared from protocols in less than 10 days, which would allow him to take the ball for Sunday's series finale in Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Weekend return not ruled out Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he's maintaining hope that Pivetta (illness) may be cleared to return from the COVID-19 injured list to start Saturday's game against the White Sox,...

Impact Pivetta was placed on the COVID-19 lL on Sunday and was revealed Tuesday to have tested positive for the virus, despite being fully vaccinated. Because Pivetta is vaccinated, Cora indicated there's a chance the right-hander could return earlier than anticipated, but Pivetta's availability will likely hinge on him exhibiting no symptoms while testing negative for the virus on consecutive occasions. The Red Sox would likely treat Saturday's game as a bullpen day if Pivetta isn't cleared to make the start.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jen McCaffrey: Notes: -Along with Kiké Hernandez activated so... - The Athletic Notes: -Along with Kiké Hernandez activated so is Danny Santana. INF Taylor Motter was DFA'd and Franchy Cordero was sent back to Worcester...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tests positive for COVID-19 Pivetta tested positive for COVID-19, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact He was already on the COVID-19 injured list. Pivetta was vaccinated, so this is especially frustrating for him and the Red Sox. He could return to the big-league rotation next week.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jen McCaffrey: The Red Sox placed RHP Nick Pivetta on the... - The Athletic The Red Sox placed RHP Nick Pivetta on the COVID-IL prior to Sunday's game and recalled RHP Kutter Crawford, the team's No. 23 prospect, to...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox Place Nick Pivetta On COVID-19 List, Summon Prospect For MLB Debut The Boston Red Sox on Sunday placed Nick Pivetta on the COVID-19 list and summoned prospect Kutter Crawford to start in his place.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • NESN.COM

Goes on COVID-19 IL Pivetta was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The righty had been scheduled to start Sunday's game against Cleveland, but obviously that won't be happening. How long Pivetta might be sidelined will depend on whether he tested positive and whether he's vaccinated, details that haven't been disclosed.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta scheduled to start as Boston hosts Cleveland

The Red Sox will send Nick Pivetta to the mound Sunday and the Indians will give Zach Plesac the start

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows two homers Wednesday Pivetta yielded four runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts in four innings, taking a no-decision versus Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact While it wasn't as short as his 1.2-inning appearance versus the Yankees a week ago, Pivetta still struggled to a degree Wednesday. This was just the third time all year he's allowed multiple home runs in a start, and the first time since June 29. The right-hander's ERA ticked up to 4.57 with a 1.31 WHIP and 145:57 K:BB across 130 innings in 25 starts. He lines up for a tough matchup in Tampa Bay next week.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE