Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two home runs and made a dramatic catch to rob a grand slam, helping the San Diego Padres defeat the New York Mets 5-2. Robbie Ray pitched six innings, and the win moved the Padres two games closer to the final National League playoff spot.
Hours before the 3 p.m. deadline, the Padres bolstered their rotation by acquiring Casey Mize from Detroit and Robbie Ray from San Francisco, plus infielder Gage Workman, at the expense of Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf. Mize owns a 2.70 ERA in 16 starts (with an IL stint for a groin strain) and has pitched well since returning, while Ray has a 1.09 ERA over his past eight appearances. San Diego had already landed Ray earlier that day, aided by salary relief, and is hopeful for late-August returns from Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta as they pivot away from a bullpen-heavy approach to stabilize the rotation.
San Diego is close to acquiring Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants, with Miguel Mendez and Joniel Hernandez headed to the Giants in exchange. Ray would join a Padres rotation that currently features Michael King and a group of swingmen, carrying a 3.08 ERA this season on a five-year, $115 million contract originally signed with Seattle; the Giants are paying a portion of his remaining salary as part of the deal.
San Diego completed a deadline-day trade with the Giants to acquire left-hander Robbie Ray, sending two Padres prospects (Miguel Mendez and Joniel Hernandez) to San Francisco while the Giants take on half of Ray’s $7.4 million 2026 salary. Ray, 34, a former AL Cy Young winner, has posted strong numbers over the past two months and is expected to join San Diego’s rotation in Arizona, addressing a pitching staff that has leaned on its bullpen recently.
The Giants are selling Robbie Ray, with the Padres and Phillies among teams checking in before the trade deadline. Ray, 34, has a 3.08 ERA this year but underlying numbers (FIP 4.36, SIERA 4.76) and a $25M salary with CBT implications complicate a deal, likely requiring the Giants to absorb more money or land a solid prospect package. San Diego needs reliable starting depth and could slot Ray as their No. 2, while Philadelphia—despite a strong top trio of Wheeler/Sánchez/Luzardo—still seeks another dependable arm after Nola and Painter have struggled. The deal hinges on salary absorption and the value of the prospect return as the deadline approaches.
With less than 24 hours until the 2026 MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants did not make any deadline moves during the San Diego series, keeping their roster intact while other teams completed deals. The club remains in the mix for potential moves involving Robbie Ray and Luis Arraez, even as they shuffled a few roster pieces (Nate Furman call-up, Buddy Kennedy claim, Harrison Bader payments suspension) and consider bullpen reshaping ahead of Monday’s 3 p.m. PT deadline.
The Cubs are looking to add three pitchers by the trade deadline, weighing a mix of starting and relief help, with targets including Robbie Ray, Clay Holmes, Emerson Hancock, and Casey Mize, and also eyeing bullpen upgrades like Adrian Morejon, while salary and long-term control considerations shape how aggressively they pursue any one deal.
The article discusses potential SF Giants players for the upcoming All-Star Game, highlighting Robbie Ray, Logan Webb, and Heliot Ramos as strong contenders, while Matt Chapman may be left out due to competition and performance factors.
The San Francisco Giants signed right-handed pitcher Austin Warren to a Major League deal, while transferring left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray to the 60-Day Injured List as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. Warren, who signed for a league-minimum deal, provides the team with additional talent and Minor League options. In other camp news, the Giants provided injury updates on several players, with the belief that the roster will continue to change before Opening Day. Additionally, the team's manager confirmed that Jung Hoo Lee will be the leadoff hitter, and expressed willingness to turn to young, talented players.
The Seattle Mariners will face the Oakland Athletics in a game tonight, with Julio Rodríguez returning to the lineup. Robbie Ray underwent surgery for a flexor tendon repair and UCL reconstruction, with a timeline of 10-13 months for his return. Logan Gilbert will pitch for the Mariners, while J.P. Sears will pitch for the Athletics.
Seattle Mariners' starting pitcher Robbie Ray will miss the rest of the 2023 season due to a flexor tendon injury. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto discussed the team's options during his weekly show, including maintaining Chris Flexen in Ray's spot in the rotation and potentially tapping into the team's young talent in the farm system. Dipoto also noted that it's unlikely the Mariners will make a significant addition to their major league club through the trade market at this point in the season.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Robbie Ray will miss the rest of the season due to a flexor tendon injury that requires surgery. The team has three options to replace him: move Chris Flexen into the rotation permanently, promote a player from the minors, or trade for another rotation piece. The team's pitching depth will be tested early, and the hot names for promotion are prospects Bryce Miller, Emerson Hancock, or Bryan Woo. The trade market is also an option, but it's difficult to see that as an immediate option for the club.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray will miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing flexor tendon surgery. Ray, who signed a five-year, $115 million contract with Seattle before the 2022 season, strained his left flexor tendon earlier this month. The Mariners shut him down for two weeks with the hopes that he would be able to resume his throwing program and return to the rotation, but further testing showed damage in a separate area of the flexor tendon. The injury will test the depth of the Mariners' pitching rotation.
Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray will miss the remainder of the season due to flexor tendon repair surgery. Ray had already been on the injured list due to a flexor strain, but further testing revealed damage in a different area of the tendon. This is a huge blow for the Mariners, as Ray was a key part of their plans for this year. The team is now re-evaluating their pitching depth and may need to look for external options.
Seattle Mariners left-handed starting pitcher Robbie Ray will miss the rest of the 2023 MLB season due to a flexor tendon injury in his left forearm that requires surgery. Ray, who won the American League Cy Young Award in 2021, made just one start this year before landing on the injured list. With Ray out, the Mariners have turned to veteran right-hander Chris Flexen to fill the void in the starting rotation.