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

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

At a point, it seemed almost inevitable that the San Diego Padres would trade away Dylan Cease and/or Michael King. However, the arrival of Nick Pivetta has the Padres doing a complete 180. San Diego is now no longer expected to trade Cease or King.