Robbie Ray Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Robbie Ray.
Blue Jays Activate Robbie Ray From Injured List
2021/04/blue-jays-to-activate-robbie-ray-from-injured-list.htmlAPRIL 11: The Blue Jays are preparing to activate left-hander Robbie Ray from the injured list in advance of their upcoming series against the Yankees, manager Charlie Montoyo tells reporters (including Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet). … TODAY: Ray has been officially activated, the Jays announced.
AL Injury Notes: Astros, L. Bard, Ray, Pinder
2021/04/al-injury-notes-astros-l-bard-ray-pinder.htmlThe Blue Jays hope lefty Robbie Ray will return to the rotation this week, according to Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star (via Twitter).
George Springer, Robbie Ray To Begin Season On Injured List
2021/03/george-springer-robbie-ray-to-begin-season-on-injured-list.htmlTwo of the Blue Jays' key offseason signings - center fielder George Springer and left-hander Robbie Ray - will miss the start of the season, manager Charlie Montoyo announced to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet and other reporters (Twitter links). … Springer has been dealing with a Grade 2 oblique strain since last week, while Ray has a bruised elbow.
Kirby Yates Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
2021/03/kirby-yates-likely-to-undergo-tommy-john-surgery-george-springer-has-oblique-strain.htmlRight-handed reliever Kirby Yates will likely undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season, outfielder George Springer has a Grade 2 oblique strain, and lefty Robbie Ray suffered a bruised elbow. … The news on Springer and Ray also comes off as alarming, though neither injury appears especially serious.
Quick Hits: Braves, Rosenthal, Ohtani, Ray, Cherington
2021/02/quick-hits-braves-rosenthal-ohtani-ray-cherington.htmlRobbie Ray's foray into the open market didn't last long, as the southpaw re-signed with the Blue Jays shortly after the free agent period opened in early November. … This gave Ray more time to spend with Jays coaches on trying to correct his form following a mediocre 2020 season, Ray told reporters (including The Toronto Star's Gregor Chisholm).
AL Notes: Blue Jays, Red Sox, Mariners
2020/11/al-notes-blue-jays-red-sox-mariners.htmlThe Blue Jays brought back Robbie Ray on a one-year, $8MM deal today, but recent history suggests they could still add more to the rotation writes Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca.
Blue Jays Re-Sign Robbie Ray
2020/11/blue-jays-to-re-sign-robbie-ray.htmlThe Blue Jays have announced that free agent left-hander Robbie Ray has been re-signed. … It was a tough season overall for Ray, who posted a 6.62 ERA, 11.8 K/9, 2.3 HR/9, and a 7.8 BB/9 (highest of any pitcher in baseball with at least 50 innings pitched) over 51 2/3 combined innings for the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays.
Starting Pitching Notes: Kluber, Nats, Orioles
2020/11/corey-kluber-rumors-throwing-program.htmlZuckerman notes that southpaw Robbie Ray, one such starter, was initially a Nationals draft pick and a prospect that GM Mike Rizzo had a difficult time trading in the Doug Fister swap with the Tigers back in 2013. … As seen on MLBTR's Top 50 Free Agent list, Ray is one of many options for clubs seeking rotation help.
Blue Jays To Acquire Robbie Ray
2020/08/blue-jays-to-acquire-robbie-ray.htmlThe Blue Jays have acquired lefty Robbie Ray from the Diamondbacks, tweets Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. … Ray has approximately $1.42MM left on his contract this year.
White Sox Interested In Lance Lynn, Robbie Ray, Dylan Bundy
2020/08/white-sox-interested-in-lance-lynn-robbie-ray.html10:24AM: The White Sox are looking into the starting pitching market, with MLB Network's Jon Morosi reporting that Rangers ace Lance Lynn is under consideration, while MLB Network's Jon Heyman adds that Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray has also been discussed (both links to Twitter). … It's probably safe to assume that Ray is much more available, though the southpaw's value has dramatically dropped off in the wake of a brutal start to the 2020 season.
Astros Interested In Robbie Ray, Matt Barnes
2020/08/astros-interested-in-robbie-ray-matt-barnes.htmlBrittany Ghiroli and Eno Sarris of The Athletic (subscription required) report that two of Houston's targets include Diamondbacks southpaw Robbie Ray and Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes. … Ray has been a popular figure in trade rumors for a couple of years, and the most recent round of speculation has had some teams interested in acquiring him as a relief pitcher due to his rough performance in 2020.
Pitching Notes: D-backs, Cubs, Verlander
2020/08/pitching-notes-d-backs-cubs-verlander.htmlDiamondbacks starter Robbie Ray is drawing interest from "a few teams" as a bullpen possibility, Bob Nightengale of USA Today writes. … He owns an awful 8.33 ERA/7.77 FIP with 8.33 BB/9 across 27 innings this year, though some clubs may have hope that Ray's high-strikeout ways will lead to success in the bullpen during the stretch run of the season.
Robbie Ray Discusses Pending Free Agency
2020/07/robbie-ray-discusses-pending-free-agency.htmlAs a pending free agent who's about to embark on a pandemic-shortened season, Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray is facing an especially uncertain future. … Ray figures to cash in on his next contract - at least, relative to the majority of other soon-to-be free agents - but perhaps not to the extent that he would have on the heels of a typical 162-game campaign.
Replacing A Strikeout Machine
2020/04/replacing-a-strikeout-machine.htmlThe Diamondbacks and much-maligned former general manager Dave Stewart made a shrewd pickup six years ago when they acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the Tigers in a three-team trade. … Ray has been one of the most productive players on Arizona's roster since then, but his time in the desert may be nearing an end.
Revisiting The Nats’ “Steal” Of A Deal
2020/04/revisiting-the-nats-steal-of-a-deal.htmlThe most interesting long-term piece was a notable but not overly heralded lefty pitching prospect by the name of Robbie Ray. … Ray, a 22-year-old former 12th-round pick, hadn't yet reached the highest level of the minors, let alone the bigs.
Diamondbacks, Robbie Ray Hadn’t Been Discussing Extension
2020/03/diamondbacks-robbie-ray-hadnt-been-discussing-extension.htmlThere won't be any extension negotiations happening anytime soon around the baseball world, though even prior to the league shutdown, the Diamondbacks and left-hander Robbie Ray weren't engaging in any talks about a new deal, the Athletic's Zach Buchanan (subscription required) reports. … Ray is scheduled to be a free agent in the 2020-21 offseason, and he is still set to hit the open market even in the event that the 2020 season doesn't happen, as per the recent agreement between the league and the players' union.
MLBTR Poll: Bauer vs. Ray vs. Stroman
2020/03/mlbtr-poll-bauer-vs-ray-vs-stroman.htmlTrevor Bauer, Robbie Ray and Marcus Stroman checked in alongside one another (in that order) as the three arms in Tim's top ten. … Robbie Ray, Arizona: A bit like Bauer, the 28-year-old Ray is a tantalizing but somewhat frustrating talent.
NL West Notes: Yolmer, Ray, MadBum, Saunders, Cordero
2020/02/nl-west-notes-yolmer-ray-madbum-saunders-cordero.htmlRobbie Ray has been a fixture in trade rumors for the better part of a year, and the Diamondbacks southpaw told MLB.com's Steve Gilbert that "I thought I was as good as gone" heading into last summer's trade deadline. … I was hearing it every single day," Ray said.
Diamondbacks Notes: Marte, Second Base, Arbitration
2020/01/diamondbacks-notes-marte-second-base-arbitration.htmlRegarding arbitration, the Diamondbacks reached one-year accords with four arb-eligible players yesterday: Robbie Ray, Andrew Chafin, Matt Andriese and Jake Lamb.
Players Avoiding Arbitration: National League
2020/01/players-avoiding-arbitration-national-league-3.htmlThe Diamondbacks and southpaw Robbie Ray settled at $9.43MM for his final season of club control, Nightengale tweets. … The Rockies have an agreement in place with righty Jon Gray, per Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post (via Twitter).
Poll: Should The D-Backs Trade Robbie Ray?
2019/12/poll-should-the-d-backs-trade-robbie-ray.htmlwhat about the team's preexisting star southpaw? Hazen has denied that the big new addition would push Robbie Ray out of the organization's plans, but word was at the outset of the winter -- i.e., before the Bumgarner pursuit even began -- that the team was open to dealing Ray. … With Ray set to earn a projected $10.8MM via arbitration before reaching the open market, the club could cash him in and re-distribute the salary to account for its recent additions or support further signings.
Pitching Notes: Ryu, Keuchel, Ray, King Felix
2019/12/pitching-notes-ryu-keuchel-ray-king-felix.htmlRobbie Ray). … The Diamondbacks' decision to sign Madison Bumgarner wasn't made as a precursor to a Robbie Ray trade, GM Mike Hazen tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.
Details On Madison Bumgarner’s Agreement With The Diamondbacks
2019/12/details-on-madison-bumgarners-agreement-with-the-diamondbacks.htmlAs The Athletic's Zach Buchanan puts it, "the Diamondbacks may have just created the starting pitching scarcity they need to trade Robbie Ray for his best value." There has been wide speculation that Ray could be dealt this offseason, as Ray is entering the final year of his contract and is projected to earn $10.8MM in his last year of arbitration eligibility. … With Bumgarner now in the fold, the D'Backs could feel enough comfort in their rotation to move Ray and both address other needs while getting his salary off the books at the same time.
D-backs Rumors: Ray, Ozuna, Outfield, Bullpen
2019/12/robbie-ray-trade-rumors-diamondbacks.htmlExecutives who've spoken to the Diamondbacks about left-hander Robbie Ray believe that Arizona will ultimately trade him this winter, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic writes (subscription required). … Ray, who'll pitch all of the 2020 season at 28, was projected by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz to earn $10.8MM in arbitration on the heels of a 2019 season that included a 4.34 ERA, 12.1 K/9, 4.3 BB/9 and a 37 percent ground-ball rate through 174 1/3 innings.
D-backs Reportedly Open To Trading Robbie Ray
2019/11/diamondbacks-trade-rumors-robbie-ray.htmlWith one year to go before reaching free agency, left-hander Robbie Ray stands out as a fairly obvious trade candidate, and Jayson Stark of The Athletic tweets that other clubs feel that the Diamondbacks are indeed more open to trading Ray than they have been in the past. … They report indicates the club would prefer controllable pitching in a theoretical return for Ray (though surely there's no shortage of bats that'd intrigue GM Mike Hazen and his staff).