Padres Acquire Robbie Ray from Giants in Trade

The San Diego Padres have reportedly acquired veteran starting pitcher Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants, bolstering their rotation for a postseason push ahead of Monday’s trade deadline. In exchange, the Padres are sending right-handed pitching prospect Miguel Mendez and 17-year-old shortstop prospect Joniel Hernandez to the Giants, according to multiple reports. The deal, which was not officially confirmed by either club as of Monday afternoon, also includes the teams splitting the remainder of Ray’s 2026 salary and a $1 million trade bonus.

Ray, a 34-year-old left-hander and the 2021 American League Cy Young Award winner, has been a standout performer for the Giants this season, posting a 10-6 record with a 3.08 ERA over 22 games. He has been particularly dominant in recent weeks, compiling a 1.09 ERA over his last eight starts. His strong final outing for San Francisco came on Sunday against the Padres, where he threw six innings of one-run baseball. After the game, Ray acknowledged the possibility he had pitched his last game for the Giants.

The trade aligns with the strategic directions of both franchises. The Giants, with a record of 47-65 and well out of playoff...