Padres decline options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; exercise option on Hart

SAN DIEGO -- Nick Pivetta's $14 million option for 2027 was declined Sunday by the San Diego Padres, who cut off his contract after two years and $23 million, allowing the right-hander to become eligible for free agency.

San Diego also declined options on right-handers Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning, and exercised an option on left-hander Kyle Hart. The Padres said infielder Miguel Andujar declined his option, left-hander Wandy Peralta exercised his option and reliever Yuki Matsui decided not to opt out.

Pivetta agreed to a $55 million, four-year deal in February 2025. After going 13-5 with a 2.87 ERA in 31 starts last year, he didn't pitch for the Padres between April 12 and Sept. 7 this…