Nick Pivetta Progresses to Mound Work Following Forearm Issue

Nick Pivetta, who has been managing a forearm issue, reached a significant recovery milestone by throwing off a mound on Monday. This follows a positive catch session at PetCo Park on Sunday. His progression to mound work is a key development in his recovery timeline as he works toward returning to the San Diego Padres' pitching staff. The update was confirmed by Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune.