One of the San Francisco Giants' lone bright spots this season is headed out the door. The Giants are dealing starting pitcher Robbie Ray to the San Diego Padres, according to USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale, in a major move before the 6 p.m. MLB trade deadline.
Shortstop Joniel Hernandez and right-hander Miguel Mendez are heading to San Francisco in the deal, Nightengale reports.
Ray has been the Giants' most consistent starter. The lefty is 9-6 with a 3.16 ERA and 1.31 WHIP, plus his 116.2 innings pitched is just behind ace Logan Webb (119) for the team lead. His departure spells trouble for a Giants team that already ranks 22nd in ERA as a team.
The 34-year-old Ray has spent the last three seasons in San Francisco, making an All-Star appearance in 2025. He's also spent time with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers. He's made two All-Star teams across his 13-year career, winning the American League Cy Young in Toronto back in 2021.
With Ray in his mid-30s, his window to contribute to a championship team is closing sooner rather than later. San Diego, which has won eight of its last nine games, is giving him an opportunity to make another run.
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Shortstop Joniel Hernandez and right-hander Miguel Mendez are heading to San Francisco in the deal, Nightengale reports.
Ray has been the Giants' most consistent starter. The lefty is 9-6 with a 3.16 ERA and 1.31 WHIP, plus his 116.2 innings pitched is just behind ace Logan Webb (119) for the team lead. His departure spells trouble for a Giants team that already ranks 22nd in ERA as a team.
The 34-year-old Ray has spent the last three seasons in San Francisco, making an All-Star appearance in 2025. He's also spent time with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers. He's made two All-Star teams across his 13-year career, winning the American League Cy Young in Toronto back in 2021.
With Ray in his mid-30s, his window to contribute to a championship team is closing sooner rather than later. San Diego, which has won eight of its last nine games, is giving him an opportunity to make another run.
#diego #nightengale #star #spent
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