Winning’s 100% the most important thing,’ new Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta says as he finalizes contract and arrives for the start of spring training with his new team

The Padres arrived at the Peoria Sports Complex for the start of Spring Training last week, still searching for clarity in their starting rotation. It didn't take long to find it. Right-hander Nick Pivetta has finalized a four-year contract,

Pivetta gets a $3 million signing bonus and salaries of $1 million this year, $19 million in 2026, $14 million in 2027 and $18 million in 2028. He will have received $23 million if he ends the deal after two seasons and $37 million if he cuts it short after three.