Padres acquire Robbie Ray from Giants in trade deadline deal

The San Diego Padres have acquired veteran left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for prospects Miguel Mendez and Joniel Hernandez. Ray, 34, has posted a 1.65 ERA over his last ten starts, making him one of the league's top pitchers in that stretch. The Padres have struggled with starting pitcher depth, utilizing bullpen games frequently in recent weeks. The move comes as they aim for a playoff spot, having won eight of their last nine games and sitting just one game behind a wild-card spot. The trade deadline approaches on August 3rd, leading to speculation about further roster adjustments.

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