Cubs eye Giants pitcher Robbie Ray as trade deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
With the MLB trade deadline nearing, the Chicago Cubs are exploring options to improve their pitching rotation. Former MLB GM Jim Bowden highlighted San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray as a strong target for a trade. Ray has a 3.33 ERA this season and is set to become a free agent after the 2026 season, making him an appealing option. The Cubs are looking for practical trade targets, and Ray’s reasonable contract situation could facilitate a deal with the Giants. The Cubs aim to enhance their rotation ahead of the upcoming postseason push.
- •Cubs are actively looking to upgrade their rotation ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Robbie Ray has a 3.33 ERA this season over 110.2 innings pitched.
- •Ray's contract expires after the 2026 season, reducing trade demands.
- •Bowden labeled Ray as the Cubs' 'perfect' trade target.
- •Cubs' management is considering more realistic trade options.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs linked to Giants 3.33 ERA lefty as 'perfect' trade target by ex-MLB GM
"The Cubs' "perfect" option to upgrade the rotation could be a 3.33 ERA Giants lefty.
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