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Robbie Ray trade deadline developments

Entities: Robbie Ray · Farhan Zaidi · San Diego Padres · San Francisco Giants · A.J. Preller

Overview

In late June, pitcher Robbie Ray delivered an eight‑inning shutout for the San Francisco Giants, sparking early talk that he could become a key trade target before the August 3 deadline. By late July, Ray continued to pitch effectively, posting a hit‑free six‑inning start and improving his record to 9‑6. The Giants, viewing him as a valuable asset but wary of injury risk, signaled that they would likely move him—and teammate Luis Arraez—before the deadline, turning his strong performances into an audition for potential suitors.

On July 31, Ray started at Petco Park, throwing six solid innings, allowing one run on four hits and striking out six to earn his 10th win and lower his season ERA to 3.08. The outing is expected to be his final start for the Giants as the club entered an “all‑out selling mode” ahead of the trade deadline. With a year left on a five‑year, $115 million contract and $7.4 million remaining for the season, the Giants hope to shed his salary and acquire a prospect. The San Diego Padres have publicly expressed interest, though they would need payroll flexibility to absorb the remaining salary.

Timeline

  1. about 12 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Robbie Ray trade dominates Giants' deadline as Padres show interest

    Robbie Ray pitched a strong final start for the Giants as the team seeks to trade him before the deadline; the Padres have shown interest but must manage his $7.4 million salary.

  2. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Robbie Ray Likely to Be Traded as Giants Near Trade Deadline

    Giants pitcher Robbie Ray, fresh off a six‑inning shutout, is expected to be dealt before the Aug 3 deadline as San Francisco seeks a high return for the free‑agent Cy‑Young winner.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Robbie Ray powers Giants' 3-2 victory over Braves with eight shutout innings

    Left‑handed former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray threw eight shutout innings, allowing just four hits as the Giants edged the Braves 3‑2, improving his ERA to 3.39 and prompting trade interest.

Sources

heavy.com · nesn.com · nypost.com · portadaestrela.com · sfstandard.com · si.com

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