Report: Padres set to acquire Robbie Ray from Giants
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Key Points:
- Padres prospect Mendez is currently starting in Double-A with a 4.93 ERA and shows potential to become a quality reliever or closer; Hernandez has excelled as a 17-year-old in the Dominican Summer League.
- The Giants are covering about half of pitcher Ray’s $9 million salary as he joins the Padres rotation alongside Michael King and Walker Buehler, with hopes that injured pitchers Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove will return soon.
- Ray, 34, has been impressive lately with a 1.09 ERA over his last eight starts and shows a strong groundball rate, making him an attractive trade candidate before the August 3 deadline.
- Despite some control issues, including leading the majors in walks, Ray has delivered quality starts and maintains a solid overall season ERA around 3.3, making him a valuable asset for contending teams.
- Giants pitcher Webb was an NL All-Star but did not pitch in the game, preserving his availability for upcoming regular-season starts alongside teammates Tyler Mahle and Trevor McDonald.
