NICK PIVETTA NEWS

Back from COVID IL The Red Sox reinstated Pivetta from the COVID-19-related injured list Thursday.

Impact Minutes after manager Alex Cora told the media that he was hopeful Pivetta would feel well enough to start Friday's game against the Angels, the Red Sox activated the right-hander. Now in the clear after experiencing some adverse effects from his second vaccine shot earlier this week, Pivetta should face few limitations, if any, during Friday's outing. Boston optioned reliever Eduard Bazardo to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to start Friday Manager Alex Cora said Pivetta (illness) was feeling better Thursday, leaving the Red Sox optimistic he'll be ready to start Friday's game against the Angels, Alex Speier of The Bo...

Impact Boston placed Pivetta on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday after he experienced side effects of a second vaccine shot. The transaction gave Boston some extra flexibility in the short term, but the team will have to make a corresponding roster move in order to reinstate Pivetta. Assuming Pivetta is continuing to feel well Friday, he should be cleared to take the hill for the series opener.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Offer Update On Nick Pivetta's Status For Next Scheduled Start Nick Pivetta is feeling the effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, and it may have some impact on his next scheduled start for the Boston Red Sox.

MAY 13, 2021 • NESN.COM

Red Sox Place Nick Pivetta On COVID-19 Related Injured List The Boston Red Sox placed Nick Pivetta on the COVID-19 IL just before first pitch was thrown against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park.

MAY 12, 2021 • NESN.COM

Lands on COVID IL Pivetta was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday while experiencing side effects from the vaccine.

Impact The 28-year-old picked up the win Sunday against the Orioles with a quality start and apparently received the vaccine in the past couple days. Pivetta lined up to start Friday against the Angels, and he could still return from the COVID IL to pitch if he's feeling better.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Once undervalued, Nick Pivetta is thriving in his new surroundings - The Boston Globe Pivetta is 7-0 with a 2.89 ERA in nine starts since joining the Red Sox in a mid-season trade last year.

MAY 10, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Earns fifth win Pivetta (5-0) allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out two in six innings to earn the win against the Orioles on Sunday.

Impact Pivetta gave up a run in the bottom of the first inning Sunday, but he then retired 12 of the next 13 batters before he allowed a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth. Pivetta has allowed at least two runs in five of his first seven starts, but he's picked up five wins while avoiding the loss column to begin the year. He could make his next start at home against the Angels on Friday.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Change Of Scenery Looks Good On Red Sox Starting Pitcher Nick Pivetta It looks like a little change of scenery did the trick for Nick Pivetta, who's experienced a breakthrough pitching for the Boston Red Sox.

MAY 9, 2021 • NESN.COM

Improves to 4-0 Pivetta (4-0) allowed three earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight across five innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Tigers.

Impact Pivetta allowed four hits and two earned runs in the second inning, accounting for most of the damage against him. However, he was solid otherwise, racking up eight strikeouts on 18 called strikes and 10 swinging strikes across 100 total pitches against one of the weakest lineups in the league. He also earned his fourth win of the campaign, while also maintaining a 3.23 ERA with a 33:19 K:BB across 30.2 innings. Pivetta is projected to take his next turn through the rotation Sunday at Baltimore.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Here’s why Nick Pivetta believes he’s just as good as Jacob deGrom Nick Pivetta dueled the best pitcher in baseball and won. Here's what he had to say.

APRIL 29, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

Nick Pivetta went into Wednesday’s start thinking ‘I’m just as good as Jacob deGrom,’ then beat him Pivetta allowed one run in five scoreless innings as the Red Sox won, 1-0.

APRIL 29, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Fans seven in win Pivetta (3-0) pitched five shutout innings, allowing a hit and three walks with seven strikeouts to earn the win Wednesday versus the Mets.

Impact Pivetta was effective once again in a game he absolutely needed to be, as Mets ace Jacob deGrom only allowed one run in the contest. The 28-year-old Pivetta has a 2.81 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 25:17 K:BB across 25.2 innings in five starts. While the free passes are a little concerning, he's done well to limit the damage from issuing so many walks. The right-hander's next start is expected to be Tuesday versus the lowly Tigers.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pivetta, Red Sox bullpen outduel ace Jacob deGrom and Mets for 1-0 victory - The Boston Globe Doubles by Xander Bogaerts and Christian Vázquez in the second inning gave the Red Sox the only run they needed.

APRIL 29, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Pivetta scheduled to start for Red Sox at Mets

The Red Sox will start Nick Pivetta on Wednesday and the Mets are expected to counter with Jacob deGrom

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Six effective innings Pivetta allowed two earned runs on one hit and three walks while striking out four across six innings Thursday against the Mariners. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Pivetta held the Mariners without a hit through 5.2 innings and had surrendered only one walk in that span. However, he unraveled before getting his final out, walking two and surrendering a game-tying double. Even so, it was an encouraging outing for Pivetta, as he matched his longest start of the season and needed only 86 pitches to record 18 outs. He now has a 3.48 ERA across 20.2 innings to begin the campaign, but will need to improve on his 18:14 K:BB to maintain those results. Pivetta is projected to draw his next turn through the rotation Wednesday at the Mets.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox righthander Nick Pivetta deserved better in his latest impressive start - The Boston Globe Pivetta didn’t get the decision in a game the Sox lost, 7-3, in 10 innings.

APRIL 23, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox Notes: Nick Pivetta Continuing To Gain Confidence, Consistency Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta gave up just one hit in six innings of work during's Thursday loss to the Seattle Mariners.

APRIL 23, 2021 • NESN.COM

Ump screws over Red Sox and Nick Pivetta with brutal call (Video) Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta was halfway off the mound when he received a sad dose of reality courtesy of home plate umpire Bill Mill...

APRIL 23, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Shows command issues Saturday Pivetta allowed two runs on four hits and four walks while fanning three across 3.2 innings Saturday against the White Sox. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Pivetta entered Saturday's start spotting a 11:7 K:BB through his first 11 innings, and it seems the command issues could be here to stay with the right-hander. He has now walked at least three in each of his first three outings of the season and those command issues might be a problem in the long run. It's still early in the season, but he owns a 4.1 BB/9 thus far and that'd be a career-worst mark for him.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Pivetta will start Saturday against the White Sox, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pivetta's scheduled start Friday was rained out, and he will take the mound for Saturday's late afternoon contest. The right-hander's won his first two starts, benefitting from pitching when the Red Sox's hitters broke out after being swept by the Orioles in the opening series of the season.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Friday's game postponed Pivetta and the Red Sox won't play the White Sox on Friday since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Impact Boston is receiving some heavy snow Friday, leading to the postponement. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday. The Red Sox have yet to officially announce their updated pitching plans, but Pivetta figures to take the mound Saturday.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Whiffs seven in win Pivetta (2-0) allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven in six innings to earn the win against the Orioles on Sunday.

Impact Pivetta began Sunday's game by tossing three scoreless frames but faltered slightly in his final three innings. Although the Orioles made a push in the final few innings Sunday, Pivetta picked up his second win in as many starts due to a strong offensive showing by Boston. The right-hander has posted a 3.27 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with 11 strikeouts in 11 innings to begin the season. Pivetta should make his third start of the year at home against the White Sox on Friday.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pivetta, backed by big offense, did what he needed to against Baltimore - The Boston Globe Pivetta has won all four of his starts since being acquired in a trade last summer, and kept the Orioles at bay for six innings on Sunday.

APRIL 11, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Cruises to easy win Pivetta (1-0) picked up the win in Monday's 11-2 rout of the Rays, allowing two hits and four walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander threw only 52 of 92 pitches for strikes, but Pivetta was able to avoid any damage despite his control issues and got more than enough support from Boston's bats. He'll look to build on a successful Red Sox debut in his next scheduled start Sunday in Baltimore.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE