Giants willing to absorb salary in Robbie Ray trade negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The San Francisco Giants are open to eating some of Robbie Ray's salary to facilitate a trade before the MLB deadline. With the team unlikely to make the playoffs, they are actively seeking to move the starting pitcher. Reports indicate the Giants may offer to cover part of the over $8 million remaining on Ray's contract for the season to secure better prospects in return. Ray, a former Cy Young Award winner, has had a solid season with a 3.16 ERA in 21 appearances, making him a valuable asset for teams in need of pitching depth as contenders prepare for the postseason.
- •Giants are not expected to make playoffs this season.
- •Robbie Ray is in the final year of a five-year, $115 million deal.
- •Ray has a 3.16 ERA in 116.2 innings this season.
- •Team may pay part of Ray's salary for a better trade return.
- •Giants aim to secure prospects ahead of MLB trade deadline.
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Giants Open to Eating Money on Robbie Ray’s Contract in Trade
"The San Francisco Giants are open to eating money on starting pitcher Robbie Ray’s contract ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Ray is known to be available in a trade, as the Giants are not going to make the playoffs this season. The Giants are going to move him, and to get a better return, […] The post Giants Open to Eating Money on Robbie Ray’s Contract in Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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