The San Diego Padres signed starting pitcher Nick Pivetta to a four-year, $55 million deal. But, the addition of the new starter may force the Padres to part wa

The San Diego Padres, quiet for so much of this offseason, finally struck Wednesday by agreeing to a four-year, $55 million contract with free-agent starting pitcher Nick Pivetta, league sources confirmed to The Athletic.

The Padres added Kyle Hart to their rotation in a last-second free agency move on Thursday, pointing toward a potential trade.

Hot Stove discusses Nick Pivetta and the Padres reportedly agreeing to a four-year, $55 million deal and how this strengthens the club's rotation