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Robbie Ray pulled in fifth against Mariners

Robbie Ray

SF Starting Pitcher #38

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Robbie Ray allowed three runs — one earned — in four-plus innings Sunday against the Mariners.

Ray struck out six. He gave up two unearned runs in a fourth inning that started with a Casey Schmitt error, and he allowed back-to-back singles to start the fifth before being pulled, which eventually led to the one earned run. It’s the first time since May 31 that Ray failed to complete five innings. He remains 8-6 with a 3.33 ERA, and he has a favorable matchup next weekend at home against the Angels.

- Matthew Pouliot

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Robbie Ray

SD Starting Pitcher #38

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Robbie Ray allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings Monday versus the Pirates.

Both runs came in the sixth. Esmerlyn Valdez led off the inning with a homer. Ray then walked Bryan Reynolds and struck out Oneil Cruz before being pulled in favor of Bradgley Rodriguez, who surrendered a go-ahead double to score the inherited runner. Ray struck out five and allowed just two hard-hit balls other than the homer. He’ll likely face the Rays on Sunday.
Robbie Ray

SD Starting Pitcher #38

Robbie Ray pitched six innings and allowed one run to pick up a win over the Mets on Tuesday.

Well, it’s definitely an improved outing from Ray, but that’s mostly because Fernando Tatis Jr. made a jumping catch to take away a grand slam from Francisco Lindor in the second. As a result, Ray collected hit first win in three starts for the Padres. He issued three more walks tonight, bringing his total to 11 in 15 innings for his new team. Those that stuck with him were rewarded, but the outing doesn’t make him look like any better of a bet for the future. He’ll start at home against the Pirates next time out.
Robbie Ray

SD Starting Pitcher #38

Robbie Ray allowed two runs over four innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Brewers.

Ray’s first two starts with the Padres have seen him increase his changeup usage at the expense of his curve and sinker. It’s not working out so far, but that might be primarily because of how wild he’s been; he’s allowed six runs and walked eight over nine innings for his new team. It’s worth sticking with him for his start against the Mets next week, but he might be droppable in shallow leagues if he doesn’t show some improvement then.
Robbie Ray

SD Starting Pitcher #38

Robbie Ray struggled in his Padres debut, surrendering four runs in five innings in a loss to the Astros.

Ray allowed seven hits and walked five with just a 16 percent CSW, so this really could have been worse. And it was still better than Casey Mize’s debut, so he has that going for him. Ray will face the Brewers next on Wednesday.
Casey Mize

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Casey Mize will make his Padres debut on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

San Diego manager Craig Stammen added that Robbie Ray will make his debut against the Astros on Friday. Mize was a last-minute addition at the trade deadline after posting a strong 2.70 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 85/19 K/BB ratio across 86 2/3 innings for the Tigers. He’s been battling some lingering groin issues throughout the year, but he’s ready to roll this week after heading out west.
Robbie Ray

SD Starting Pitcher #38

Padres acquired LHP Robbie Ray and cash considerations from the Giants for RHP Miguel Mendez and INF Joniel Hernandez.

According to The Athletic’s Dennis Lin, the Giants are paying about half of the $9 milllion or so Ray is owed, including a portion of his $1 million trade bonus. Ray will join Michael King and Walker Buehler in a Padres rotation that could get Nick Pivetta and/or Joe Musgrove back at the end of the month. Another bat would be nice, but the chances of a late run are looking up. Ray, 34, had a 3.08 ERA in 122 2/3 innings for the Giants. He’s at 1.09 while focusing on his sinker in his last seven starts.
Robbie Ray

SF Starting Pitcher #38

The Padres are near a deal to acquire Robbie Ray from the Giants, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

RHP Miguel Mendez and shortstop Joniel Hernandez make up the return for the Giants. Ray will join a Padres rotation that’s pretty much just Michael King and some swingmen at the moment. He has a 3.08 ERA this season as he closes out a five-year, $115 million deal he originally signed with the Mariners.
Robbie Ray

SF Starting Pitcher #38

Robbie Ray earned his 10th win by limiting the Padres to one run in six innings on Thursday.

Ray’s likely final start for the Giants was a very good one, as he struck out six and walked one while allowing only three singles and a double. He’s now 6-0 with a 1.09 ERA in his last eight starts. His 41/21 K/BB in 49 1/3 innings during the stretch isn’t nearly as impressive, but with the way his groundball rate has ticked up, he should be pretty attractive to contenders.
Robbie Ray

SF Starting Pitcher #38

Robbie Ray tossed six shutout innings with five strikeouts in a win over the Angels on Saturday.

Ray was brilliant against the Angels on Saturday, holding them scoreless over six innings on his way to a win. He scattered six hits and two walks, tossing 54 of 80 pitches for strikes to collect five strikeouts. It was an excellent showcase for the 34-year-old left-hander, who could find himself on the move by the August 3 trade deadline. He’ll take a 3.16 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and a 101/56 K/BB ratio across 116 2/3 innings into a start against the Padres in San Diego on Thursday.
Robbie Ray

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ESPN’s Jesse Rogers believes Giants LHP Robbie Ray will be traded.

Ray, who will be a free agent after the season, has a 3.38 ERA in 18 starts with the Giants this year, though he has walked 52 batters in 106 2/3 innings pitched. Rogers believes Ray is “the more important player” available between Ray and Luis Arraez, implying Ray would get the Giants a better return. It certainly would make little sense for the Giants to hold on to Ray barring an extension. The 34-year-old could be the best starter available at the deadline if the Tigers opt to keep Tarik Skubal.

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Garrett Mitchell

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Garrett Mitchell is starting in center field and batting seventh against the Mets on Tuesday.

Good to see. Mitchell left Sunday’s Little League Classic after getting hit in the forearm while trying to bunt.
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Andrew Benintendi

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White Sox placed OF Andrew Benintendi on the bereavement/family medical emergency list.

Benintendi figures to miss the next two games against Texas. Rikuu Nishida is taking his place and could make a start or two.
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White Sox recalled INF/OF Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte.

Nishida is back for a second stint with the White Sox after going 7-for-29 in 12 games in May and June. This could be a brief stay while Andrew Benintendi is on leave.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Clarke Schmidt

NYY Starting Pitcher #36
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Clarke Schmidt, returning from Tommy John, threw 20 pitches to hitter Tuesday and is likely to begin a rehab assignment this weekend.

Schmidt, who had a 3.32 ERA in 14 starts before getting hurt last year, hopes to help the Yankees as a reliever next month.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Jac Caglianone

KC Right Fielder #14
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Jac Caglianone is absent from Kansas City’s lineup for Tuesday’s game versus the Blue Jays.

The off day Monday apparently wasn’t enough for Caglianone to overcome his ankle soreness. Josh Rave is playing right field tonight.
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Andrés Giménez

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Andrés Giménez is back at shortstop Tuesday against the Royals.

Giménez missed four games due to hamstring tightness. He’s batting seventh tonight.
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Heliot Ramos

NYY Left Fielder #34
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With Cody Bellinger back, Heliot Ramos is sitting for the second straight game against a righty Tuesday against the Astros.

Ramos is just 6-for-53 with no homers in 16 games since joining the Yankees, so he’s losing time even with Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton still absent. Things might change if he heats up, but he figures to play mostly versus southpaws for now, making him useless in mixed leagues.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Sal Frelick

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Brewers activated OF Sal Frelick from the 10-day injured list.

The Brewers weren’t exactly quick to activate Frelick, who, after just a couple of weeks off due to a shoulder injury, went 10-for-36 with two homers over 10 games for Triple-A Nashville on a rehab assignment. It seems like a sign that they’ll treat him as more of a fourth outfielder now than the lineup fixture he’s been in recent years. Frelick hit just .236/.301/.330 in 313 plate appearances before going on the injured list, and Luis Lara has been a bit of an upgrade both offensively and defensively in his place.
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Brewers designated INF Jonathan Ornelas for assignment.

Ornelas went 2-for-9 during his 10-day stint with the Brewers. He’ll probably clear waivers, at which point he’ll have the option of declaring free agency.
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Yankees selected the contract of RHP Justin Topa from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Brendan Beck was sent down last night to open up a spot. Topa, who has pitched for the Brewers, Mariners and Twins over parts of seven big-league seasons, will be making his Yankees debut. He had an 8.05 ERA in 19 innings for Minnesota earlier this year. He has a career 4.27 ERA in 168 2/3 innings.
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