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Pivetta set to start Game 2 after elbow injury layoff
Original: Pivetta tabbed to start Game 2 after missing most of 2026 with right elbow injury
Pitcher Nick Pivetta has been named the starter for Game 2 after missing most of the 2026 season with a right elbow injury. The assignment marks a significant step in his comeback, and the decision is drawing attention as his team weighs his readiness for high-stakes postseason baseball following the long layoff.
Why now: His return from a long elbow injury to a postseason start is a notable comeback storyline for baseball fans
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