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Padres Notes: Nick Pivetta Arm Issue, Sung-Mun Song Injury Update, Opening Day Roster Prediction

Catch up on all the latest Padres news and notes.
Gabe Smallson|
Sep 17, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) reacts after allowing a solo home run to New York Mets designated hitter Starling Marte (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Sep 17, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) reacts after allowing a solo home run to New York Mets designated hitter Starling Marte (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs, 3-0, on Friday evening to improve to 7-7 overall across spring training action. Nick Castellanos and Gavin Sheets each delivered an RBI as a wild pitch in the bottom of the third would account for the third and final run of the day.

In other news, the Padres' presumed Opening Day starter, Nick Pivetta, had his scheduled start pushed back due to arm fatigue. The 33-year-old right-hander is coming off his most productive season in the big leagues, posting career-best marks in wins (13), innings pitched (181.2), bWAR (5.3) and ERA (2.87).

Additionally, the Padres have an injury update on newly-acquired utility man Sung-Mun Song from manager Craig Stammen. Song left Thursday's slugfest early due to oblique tightness after launching his first home run in a Padres uniform.

"[He's] day-to-day, actually came in feeling a little bit better today," Stammen said ahead of Friday's game. "I don't think it's as bad as it was in the offseason, so hopefully we'll see him relatively shortly."

He added: "I think it's just a reminder, he's getting a lot of things thrown at him — not just baseball wise, but life in general. I'm sure all that has a lot to do with how our body recovers and the stresses it endures. So it just keeps it at the forefront of our mind again."

Finally, with Opening Day less than three weeks away, a new roster projection has been made by the Padres On SI staff. The Friars are looking dangerous in the batter's box as always, but due to injuries and potential rising stars making a name for themselves this spring, nothing is guaranteed down the stretch.

Here’s all the latest Padres news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Padres' Nick Pivetta Dealing With Arm Fatigue, Has Scheduled Start Pushed Back

Padres Manager Reveals Sung-Mun Song Injury Update After Thursday's Scare

Padres Opening Day Roster Projection 2.0: Injuries, Breakout Stars Shake Up Battle

Padres' Walker Buehler Reveals Shocking Health Update After First Cactus League Start

Fernando Tatis Jr Sends Clear Message to Padres About His Spot in Lineup

When Will Griffin Canning Return From Injury For Padres?

Former Padres Top Prospect Leo De Vries Could Debut This Year, Says A's Manager

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