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Padres Decline Options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; Exercise Option on Hart

Padres Decline Options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; Exercise Option on Hart
World Sports · 16:09:51 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

The San Diego Padres have declined contract options on right-handed pitchers Nick Pivetta, Lucas Giolito, and Griffin Canning, allowing them to become free agents. The team exercised the 2027 option on pitcher Joe Hart, keeping him under contract for the upcoming season.

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