Padres set rotation with Mize starting Wednesday, Ray debuting Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:07 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The San Diego Padres are finalizing their rotation with Casey Mize scheduled to pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday and Robbie Ray making his team debut on Friday against the Houston Astros. The Padres acquired both pitchers at the trade deadline as they seek to improve their playoff chances, currently holding a 58-55 record and trailing the National League wild card. Manager Craig Stammen expressed optimism about the new additions, emphasizing the importance of having quality reinforcements. Additionally, Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta are working towards their return, following rehab outings, although Pivetta experienced some elbow tightness during his appearance.
- •Casey Mize to start Wednesday against Diamondbacks
- •Robbie Ray debuts Friday against Astros
- •Padres are 58-55, two games behind wild card
- •Musgrove and Pivetta nearing returns
- •Pivetta faced elbow tightness in rehab outing
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Padres' new-look rotation takes shape with Mize starting Wednesday and Ray on Friday
"The San Diego Padres' new-look rotation is starting to take shape, with right-hander Casey Mize scheduled to start Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks while lefty Robbie Ray will make his team debut Friday against the Houston Astros. San Diego manager Craig Stammen said Tuesday it was good to have such quality reinforcements after the Padres were one of the trade deadline's big buyers. San Diego came into Tuesday night's game against the Diamondbacks with a 58-55 record, two games behind Philadelphia and Arizona for the third National League wild card.
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