Padres add Casey Mize and Robbie Ray before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The San Diego Padres acquired pitchers Casey Mize and Robbie Ray before the MLB trade deadline. This move comes after the team won five of six games, improving their chances for the final Wild Card playoff spot. Mize struggled in his Padres debut, recording the worst start of his career. Meanwhile, Randy Vásquez delivered a strong performance in his start, allowing no runs in six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Padres starters Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta are on rehab assignments, with Musgrove scheduled for another start soon following a decent outing and Pivetta's status pending after experiencing elbow discomfort.
- •Padres acquired Casey Mize and Robbie Ray at the trade deadline.
- •Randy Vásquez threw six shutout innings against the Diamondbacks.
- •Mize had a tough debut, marking his worst career start.
- •Joe Musgrove continues rehab with positive reports, while Pivetta's status is uncertain.
- •The Padres are one game behind in the Wild Card standings.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Padres add two starters, offense still puzzling
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