NICK PIVETTA NEWS

Starting Wednesday Pivetta will start Wednesday's game against the Rays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact After picking up a three-inning save Saturday, Pivetta is now set to make his 12th start of the season. The 30-year-old holds 6.60 ERA and 1.40 WHIP alongside a 25:7 K:BB through 15 innings across his last five appearances, and he'll be facing a Rays offense that ranks second in the American League with a .775 OPS.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs three-inning save Pivetta gave up a run on two hits over three innings Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 9-5 win over the Royals. He struck out five without walking a batter.

Impact A solo shot by MJ Melendez in the ninth inning was the only blemish on Pivetta's performance. The right-hander hasn't had the same success lately in long relief that he did right after the All-Star break, and over 24 innings since the beginning of August he carries a 6.00 ERA and 1.46 WHIP despite a 35:11 K:BB. Unless the Red Sox get desperate in their attempts to claw back into the playoff picture, Pivetta seems unlikely to return to the rotation in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'No excuses': Nick Pivetta refuses to blame Friday's loss on unusual usage over last couple weeks Nick Pivetta gave up four runs in two innings of relief work in the Red Sox' loss to the Dodgers on Friday. Read more on Boston.com.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Red Sox's Nick Pivetta (four runs allowed) rocked as Dodgers storm back The Red Sox saw a 3-0 lead wiped out in the sixth. In the seventh, it got worse as the Dodgers jumped on reliever Nick Pivetta.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Appears in relief, scoops up win Pivetta improved to 9-6 while retiring two of the batters he faced via strikeout and walking the other in Boston's 7-5 win over Houston in 10 innings.

Impact Pivetta had covered no more than four innings in any of his last six outings while serving as either a starter or a bulk reliever, but he ended up pitching in a high-leverage spot Wednesday after closer Kenley Jansen exited a 4-4 game in the bottom of the ninth with a hamstring injury. Pivetta came on to replace Jansen and recorded the final two outs of the frame to send the game to extras, with the right-hander picking up the win after Boston scored three runs in the top of the 10th. With the Red Sox returning Tanner Houck from the 15-day injured list Tuesday and inserting him into the rotation, Pivetta's run as a starting pitcher looks like it could be over for the time being.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans eight in five innings Pivetta allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out eight over five innings in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Yankees.

Impact Pivetta was the bulk pitcher Sunday, entering after Josh Winckowski threw a scoreless inning to open for Boston. Pivetta, a one-time starter, has shined since moving to the bullpen, while pitching in a variety of roles that included being used as a spot starter. He's often worked more innings than a traditional long reliever, as the Red Sox navigated a stretch with fewer than five healthy starters. With Tanner Houck (face) due back Tuesday, Pivetta can return to a more traditional relief role, as Boston sets its sight on a wild card playoff spot.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Nick Pivetta's pitches | 08/20/2023 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Nick Pivetta's pitches

AUGUST 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Working in bulk relief Sunday Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Pivetta will work as a bulk reliever in Sunday's game against the Yankees behind opening pitcher Josh Winckowski, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic repor...

Impact Pivetta operated as a traditional starter in both of his last two appearances, but he'll return to a familiar bulk-relief role Sunday while the Red Sox deploy him behind Winckowski, who is unlikely to work more than 1-to-3 innings before being pulled from the contest. The arrangement should improve Pivetta's odds of factoring into any decision, though it may take some strikeout upside off the table while he presumably covers fewer innings than he might as a traditional starter. The Red Sox are expected to get Tanner Houck (face) back from the 15-day injured list either Monday or Tuesday and plan on having him fill a spot in the rotation, so PIvetta could end up sticking in a bullpen role permanently moving forward.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 4.1 innings in no-decsion Pivetta did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings against the Nationals. He struck out seven.

Impact While Pivetta racked up seven strikeouts, he was only able to make it through 4.1 innings after throwing 86 pitches (60 strikes). The right-hander has 17 punchouts over his last three outings (13.1 innings), though he's struggled to a 6.08 ERA in that span. Overall, Pivetta's 8-6 with a 4.34 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 127:41 K:BB across 101.2 innings this season. With Tanner Houck (face) scheduled to return next week, the Red Sox may elect to move Pivetta back to the bullpen.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pivetta's seven K's | 08/15/2023 Nick Pivetta strikes out seven batters in 4 1/3 innings against the Nationals

AUGUST 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Helper: Tuesday 8/15/23 On a night lacking elite pitching options, Nick Pivetta stands out as a value play against the Nationals. Which other players should we prio...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM

Fans eight in eighth win Pivetta (8-6) picked up the win in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Royals, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out eight.

Impact MJ Melendez touched him up for a pair of solo shots, but otherwise Pivetta kept Kansas City in check as he made his 10th start of the season rather than working in a bulk role behind an opener. The right-hander has served up five homers over his last three appearances, but he still sports a sparkling 2.54 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 39:7 K:BB through 28.1 frames since the All-Star break. If he stays on schedule, his next outing lines up for a road trip early next week against the Nationals.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pivetta's eight strikeouts | 08/09/2023 Nick Pivetta strikes out eight batters over five innings in his start against the Royals

AUGUST 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nick Pivetta provided the Red Sox with exactly what they needed to beat the Royals - The Boston Globe Making his second start since returning to the rotation, Pivetta drew 16 swings and misses in five innings. Of his 10 curveballs, a whopping...

AUGUST 10, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Works as bulk reliever Saturday Pivetta gave up three runs on six hits and two walks over four innings of relief in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Blue Jays. He struck out two and did not factor into the decision.

Impact John Schreiber got the nod as the opener for Boston on Saturday, and while Alex Cora had hinted before the game that Chris Murphy would be used as the primary pitcher after Schreiber, it was Pivetta who came out of the bullpen to begin the second inning. The right-hander was the only person who seemed to be faked out by the move, however, as he put together his worst appearance since originally shifting to a long relief role back in May. Pivetta still sports an impressive 2.51 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 45:8 K:BB through 32.1 innings since the beginning of July, but it looks like he will continue bouncing between a traditional starting role and bulk relief.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Absolute stud' Pivetta thriving - no matter the role SEATTLE -- Over the last two months, Nick Pivetta turned himself into one of the best bulk-inning pitchers in baseball. But on Monday night,...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nick Pivetta's outing against the Mariners | 07/31/2023 The data behind Nick Pivetta's outing

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nick Pivetta's 10 strikeouts | 07/31/2023 Nick Pivetta dominates in his first start since May 16, striking out 10 batters while letting up just two runs in 7 1/3 innings pitched

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Strikes out 10 in loss Pivetta (7-6) allowed three runs on five hits and struck out 10 without walking a batter over 7.1 innings, taking the loss Monday versus the Mariners.

Impact Pivetta had spent much of the last month-plus in a bulk-relief role, but he looked pretty good as a starter in this one. Two of the five hits he allowed were home runs to Cal Raleigh, and Pivetta was also on the hook for the first run of the Mariners' eighth-inning rally. He allowed just seven runs (six earned) over 28.1 innings across six appearances in July. For the season, Pivetta has a 4.08 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 110:34 K:BB through 88.1 innings over 26 appearances (nine starts). It's unclear if he's free from working behind an opener, but his next outing should be at home versus the Blue Jays this weekend.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Pivetta's ten strikeouts | 07/31/2023 Nick Pivetta dominates in his first start since May 16th, striking out ten batters while letting up just two runs in 7 1/3 innings pitched

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nick Pivetta to start Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners The Red Sox will temporarily welcome Nick Pivetta back to the starting rotation as they rest and reset their bullpen.

JULY 31, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Nick Pivetta (1.98 ERA in relief) will return to Red Sox rotation Monday vs. Mariners For the first time since mid-May, Nick Pivetta will start for the Red Sox in Seattle on Monday night.

JULY 31, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Set to start Monday Pivetta will start Monday's game against the Mariners, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Pivetta was an option to pitch behind opener Brennan Bernardino during Sunday's game against the Giants, but he didn't enter the game and will instead serve as the starter for Monday's series opener in Seattle. Over his last three outings, the right-hander has struck out 19 in 12 scoreless innings.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could follow opener Sunday Pivetta could pitch behind opener Brennan Bernardino against the Giants on Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pivetta delivered five scoreless frames of bulk relief Tuesday against Atlanta, lining him up to potentially take the mound for Sunday's series finale in San Francisco. Boston's full pitching plans haven't been confirmed, but the right-hander has been excellent out of the bullpen this season with a 1.98 ERA over 41 innings and is a decent bet to take the mound after Bernardino.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends shutout streak Tuesday Pivetta (7-5) picked up the win Tuesday in a 7-1 victory over Atlanta, allowing three hits and a walk over five scoreless innings of relief. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander continues to thrive as a primary pitcher. Pivetta took over from John Schreiber in the second inning and fired 56 of 80 pitches for strikes against one of baseball's hottest offenses, extending his shutout streak to 12 innings over three appearances in the process. Since getting stretched back out for a long relief role in mid-June, Pivetta has gone 4-1 with a 1.63 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and incredible 44:8 K:BB through 27.2 innings, and the Red Sox aren't likely to mess with a good thing by moving him back into a proper rotation spot.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE