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The trade deadline isn't always centered around rentals, but there are a few big ones here in 2026.
Tarik Skubal is the biggest name on the market, by far, and he's a three-month rental that's drawing far more interest than Robbie Ray.
That said, the San Francisco Giants know they have to be more particular about constructing a trade. They aren't going to get a massive haul, and seeing as Ray was set to make $25 million this season, they're going to need to fork out some money just to move on from him.
ESPN's Jeff Passan recently wrote about the situation they are in. It's a sticky one, at that, especially since this team continues to flirt with being last place in the National League West, something no one could've ever predicted coming into the 2026 season.
The exact number is unknown, but Passan clarified this is what the Giants are dealing with. There's no doubt Ray is worth every penny, especially to the right buyer; it's just a matter of how much San Francisco can stomach as they're forced to trade him due to their abysmal 47-62 record.
When talking about how good of a bit Ray is with the Chicago White Sox, Passan hinted at the fact that the Giants know what they need to do in order to put a deal in place, "Robbie Ray, for example, would help their rotation, and the White Sox could provide an alternative option for San Francisco, which has suggested to teams it will pay down some of the $8 million-plus Ray is owed for the rest of the season."
It's not like the White Sox are broke, but that's a huge contract to take over just for a chance to make a deep run this season.
With where this team is at, any trade is good for business. It doesn't matter how much of Ray's contract they have to pay themselves; getting it off the books is the right move to make, no matter how good Ray has been.
In fact, he's been incredible. Since June 1, Ray has the second-best ERA in all of baseball. His 1.65 ERA in 60 innings pitched has put him in the upper echelon of pitchers this season, and it's truly a shame the Giants weren't in a better position to succeed this season.
Losing Ray is going to hurt, but it's the right decision to make if this team wants to rebuild in a timely fashion.
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Tarik Skubal is the biggest name on the market, by far, and he's a three-month rental that's drawing far more interest than Robbie Ray.
That said, the San Francisco Giants know they have to be more particular about constructing a trade. They aren't going to get a massive haul, and seeing as Ray was set to make $25 million this season, they're going to need to fork out some money just to move on from him.
ESPN's Jeff Passan recently wrote about the situation they are in. It's a sticky one, at that, especially since this team continues to flirt with being last place in the National League West, something no one could've ever predicted coming into the 2026 season.
Ray is owed $8-million-plus for the rest of the season
The exact number is unknown, but Passan clarified this is what the Giants are dealing with. There's no doubt Ray is worth every penny, especially to the right buyer; it's just a matter of how much San Francisco can stomach as they're forced to trade him due to their abysmal 47-62 record.
When talking about how good of a bit Ray is with the Chicago White Sox, Passan hinted at the fact that the Giants know what they need to do in order to put a deal in place, "Robbie Ray, for example, would help their rotation, and the White Sox could provide an alternative option for San Francisco, which has suggested to teams it will pay down some of the $8 million-plus Ray is owed for the rest of the season."
It's not like the White Sox are broke, but that's a huge contract to take over just for a chance to make a deep run this season.
Giants must take what they can get
With where this team is at, any trade is good for business. It doesn't matter how much of Ray's contract they have to pay themselves; getting it off the books is the right move to make, no matter how good Ray has been.
In fact, he's been incredible. Since June 1, Ray has the second-best ERA in all of baseball. His 1.65 ERA in 60 innings pitched has put him in the upper echelon of pitchers this season, and it's truly a shame the Giants weren't in a better position to succeed this season.
Losing Ray is going to hurt, but it's the right decision to make if this team wants to rebuild in a timely fashion.
Continue reading...
