Padres acquire Robbie Ray from Giants ahead of trade deadline
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The San Diego Padres are set to acquire pitcher Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants, according to reports from MLB Trade Rumors. The trade comes as the Giants find themselves out of playoff contention. Minor league players Miguel Mendez and Joniel Hernandez are expected to join the Giants as part of the deal. This acquisition highlights the Padres' push to strengthen their pitching rotation ahead of the playoff push.
- •Padres to acquire Robbie Ray from Giants ahead of trade deadline
- •Minor leaguers Miguel Mendez and Joniel Hernandez heading to San Francisco
- •Giants are out of playoff contention this season
- •Padres seek to bolster pitching rotation
- 6:01 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Padres To Acquire Robbie Ray - MLB Trade Rumors
"The Padres get the starter they need from a division rival who's out of the chase. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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