Earlier today, the Washington Nationals advanced one of their top pitching prospects up another level in their farm system. 22-year-old right-hander Nick Pivetta, who is coming off throwing a near perfect game, is being promoted up to double-A Harrisburg, according to James Wagner of the Washington Post:
Nats RHP prospect Nick Pivetta promoted to AA Harrisburg. Had 2.29 ERA in 15 games at A Potomac. Team impressed with his command & stuff.
— James Wagner (@JamesWagnerWP) July 8, 2015
With the high-A Potomac Nationals this season, Pivetta was 7-4 with a 2.