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Pivetta's scoreless return masks fastball concerns

September 8, 2026 02:50 PM

James Schiano breaks down Nick Pivetta's five scoreless innings in his return to the Padres rotation while examining the underlying stats that suggest fantasy managers should remain cautious.

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