Nick Pivetta has been placed on the injured list with an elbow strain

Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta placed on 15-day injured list with elbow strain. Right-hander is latest key player to be sidelined in a week with elbow injury. Red Sox have placed right-hander on 15 day injured list for elbow flexor strain. Pivett is the latest Red Sox player to have been sidelined for a week.

Nick Pivetta lands on 15-day IL with elbow strain. Red Sox rotation hit with big blow as Pivett lands on injury list with elbow injury. The Philadelphia native made just two starts in the Red Sox's opening two games. Pivezztta is expected to be a big part of the team's rotation this season.