Will the San Francisco Giants trade Robbie Ray before the August 3 deadline?
50% of users predicted YES — the community got this one right. 2 predictions cast.
The San Francisco Giants traded left-handed starter Robbie Ray to the San Diego Padres on August 3, 2026, roughly four hours before the MLB trade deadline. San Francisco received right-handed pitching prospect Miguel Mendez and shortstop prospect Joniel Hernandez, with the two clubs splitting the cost of Ray's remaining contract and trade bonus.
Ray, a former Cy Young winner, had rebuilt his trade value over the course of the season after a rough start, posting a 3.08 ERA with a 10-6 record across 21 starts. Over his final eight outings before the deadline, he allowed just a 1.09 ERA, making him one of the more sought-after arms on the summer trade market despite his uneven season overall.
The move fit a broader pattern at the 2026 deadline in which teams like the Giants, out of playoff contention, cashed in veteran starters -- alongside similar deals involving Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta -- while contenders such as the Padres bolstered their rotations for a postseason push.
The community was evenly split beforehand (50% yes), and the trade was confirmed, resolving "yes."