Padres acquire former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray from Giants for another playoff push
The San Diego Padres acquired veteran left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants on Monday in a deadline trade for two prospects. The Padres (58-54) have won eight of nine…
The San Diego Padres acquired former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants on Monday, bolstering their rotation for another playoff push. The trade involved the Padres sending right-hander Miguel Mendez and 17-year-old shortstop Joniel Hernandez, along with cash considerations, to offset $25 million of Ray's salary.
Ray, 34, made his name during his time with Arizona from 2015-2020, winning the Cy Young Award with Toronto in 2021. Despite undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023 with Seattle, Ray has since returned as a reliable starter for the Giants, posting a 10-6 record and 3.08 ERA with 107 strikeouts in 122 2/3 innings this season. His recent performance, including a 1.65 ERA and nine starts allowing one earned run or fewer, has been instrumental in the Padres' surge to one game behind the final NL wild-card playoff spot.
The Padres will host the Diamondbacks on Monday for a crucial four-game series, with Ray's return providing a much-needed boost to their rotation.
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