Robbie Ray Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Robbie Ray.
NL West Injury Notes: Muncy, Ray, Padres, Dickerson
2019/09/nl-west-injury-notes-muncy-ray-padres-dickerson.htmlA blister issue forced Robbie Ray to leave during the fifth inning of the Diamondbacks' win over the Reds on Friday, though he told media (including Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic) that the removal was somewhat precautionary, as the blister hadn't actually formed. … As a result, Ray feels he'll be able to make his next scheduled start.
D’Backs Notes: Ray, Lamb, Ahmed
2019/08/dbacks-notes-ray-lamb-ahmed.htmlRobbie Ray threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is on track to be activated off the injured list when first eligible on Sunday. … (Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic was among those to report the news.) A lower back spasm sent Ray to the IL on August 15, and while the southpaw's back has been something of a recurring issue lately, Ray feels the 10-day minimum absence was a long enough break to correct the problem.
Diamondbacks Place Robbie Ray On 10-Day Injured List
2019/08/diamondbacks-place-robbie-ray-on-10-day-injured-list.html3:14PM: The Diamondbacks have placed left-hander Robbie Ray on the 10-day injured list due to a lower back spasm, the team announced. … 5:58PM: Ray's MRI didn't indicate any serious damage, the southpaw told MLB.com's Steve Gilbert (Twitter link).
Injury Notes: Astros, Ray, Nimmo, Voit
2019/08/injury-notes-astros-ray-nimmo-voit.htmlDiamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray exited his start in Colorado on Wednesday after two innings because of back spasms. … Afterward, manager Torey Lovullo told Zach Buchanan of The Athletic and other reporters he hopes Ray won't "need to miss much time" (subscription link).
Details On The Twins’ Trade Deadline Talks
2019/08/details-on-the-twins-trade-deadline-talks.htmlHayes reports that the Twins were considering both Robbie Ray and Mike Minor, though concerns about Ray's durability and Minor's July struggles diminished the interest.
Mozeliak On Cards’ Quiet Deadline
2019/08/mozeliak-on-cards-quiet-deadline.htmlNeither were the Cards amenable to parting with top prospects Dylan Carlson and/or Nolan Gorman in order to pry loose a quality hurler with 2020 contract control, such as Robbie Ray or Mike Minor. … It's tough to say that any of those acquisitions moved the needle, especially in comparison to the acquisitions of the rival Cubs (Craig Kimbrel, Nicholas Castellanos, David Phelps, Tony Kemp), Brewers (Drew Pomeranz, Ray Black, Jake Faria, Jordan Lyles), and even Reds (Trevor Bauer).
Details On Yankees’ Pursuit Of Robbie Ray
2019/07/yankees-trade-rumors-robbie-ray-diamondbacks.html1:16PM: The Yankees' talks with the Diamondbacks regarding left-hander Robbie Ray are "dead" for now, Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets. … 7:35PM: The Yankees were willing to give up Clint Frazier and another prospect for Ray, USA Today's Bob Nightengale tweets, though talks fizzled out after the Diamondbacks requested more prospects.
Yankees, Astros Pursuing Madison Bumgarner, Zack Wheeler
2019/07/yankees-astros-pursuing-madison-bumgarner-zack-wheeler.htmlThe Astros are also "focused" on Diamondbacks southpaw Robbie Ray, per Jon Morosi of MLB.com. … Ray has been on the Yankees' radar of late, too.
Pitching Chatter: Vazquez, Diaz, Ray, Colome, Greene
2019/07/pitching-chatter-vazquez-diaz-ray-colome-greene.htmlRival organizations "fully expect" the Diamondbacks to deal southpaw Robbie Ray, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (Twitter link). … The Rays may have faded in the AL East, but they're not planning to go quietly.
Mets Interested In Robbie Ray
2019/07/mets-interested-in-robbie-ray.htmlAlready connected to Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman, the club's also "on" Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray, per Andy Martino of SNY.tv. … Interest in Stroman and Ray jibes with the notion that the Mets, despite their dreadful 2019, are aiming to contend and not rebuild next season.
Twins Have Inquired About Robbie Ray
2019/07/twins-have-inquired-about-robbie-ray.htmlThe Diamondbacks are reportedly gearing up to sell by Wednesday's deadline, which could make left-hander Robbie Ray one of the game's most popular trade candidates during the next few days. … The Twins are among the teams that have inquired about Ray, Jon Morosi of MLB.com tweets.
Diamondbacks “Focused Intently” On Selling
2019/07/diamondbacks-focused-intently-on-selling.htmlThe Diamondbacks, who blew a late lead in Miami last night to drop back even at 52-52, are reportedly "focused intently" on selling, per Fox Sports' Jon Morosi, who lists Zack Greinke, Robbie Ray, David Peralta, Archie Bradley, Andrew Chafin, Greg Holland, and Jarrod Dyson as names on the proverbial table. … Lefty Robbie Ray, who hits arbitration for the final time next season at what'll surely be a below-market rate, is still conducting his high-walk, high-homer, massively-high-strikeout train in '19, and would be a good fit for any number of contenders - Yankees, A's, Giants - with strong bullpens and weak rotations.
Phillies Have Discussed Boyd, Greene With Tigers
2019/07/phillies-trade-rumors-tigers-matthew-boyd-shane-greene.htmlIf the Phils are to look elsewhere, USA Today's Bob Nightengale again connects the team to Arizona ace Zack Greinke as well as D-backs left-hander Robbie Ray (Twitter link). … David Robertson, Seranthony Dominguez, Tommy Hunter, Pat Neshek, Edubray Ramos and Victor Arano have all missed significant time due to injury in 2019, which has frequently left the Phillies to rely on questionable arms.
Multiple Teams Showing Initial Interest In Robbie Ray
2019/07/astros-phillies-have-shown-recent-interest-in-robbie-ray.html4:48pm: Diamondbacks starter Robbie Ray is one of the top rotation targets on this summer's trade market. … TODAY: You can add the Brewers to the stack of club's showing initial interest in Ray, Morosi tweets.
Report: Yankees “Historically Have Liked” Robbie Ray
2019/07/report-yankees-historically-have-liked-robbie-ray.htmlShould that change, though, the Diamondbacks could have an attractive trade chip in starter Robbie Ray. … Now 27 years old, Ray was already a piece in a trade featuring the Yankees earlier in his career.
Players Avoiding Arbitration: National League
2019/01/players-avoiding-arbitration-national-league-2.htmlDiamondbacks southpaw Robbie Ray is set to earn $6.05MM next season after agreeing to a one-year deal, per Nightengale. … The Rockies and starting pitcher Jon Gray have come to an agreement on a $2.935MM deal, per Feinsand (via Twitter).
Passan’s Latest: Harper, Profar, Gray, Ray, Grandal, Pollock, Ender
2019/01/passans-latest-harper-profar-gray-ray-grandal-pollock-ender.htmlThe Diamondbacks would only consider trading Robbie Ray for a very big return, with Passan noting that Arizona would want more for Ray than the Mariners received from the Yankees for James Paxton back in November. … Before the Rangers dealt Jurickson Profar to the Athletics as part of a three-team trade with the Rays, Texas also explored another three-team scenario involving the Yankees and Braves.
Report: Astros, Phillies “Very Interested” In Robbie Ray
2018/12/report-astros-phillies-very-interested-in-robbie-ray.htmlAlthough Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray reportedly isn't on the block, he's nonetheless drawing trade interest, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. … Both the Astros and Phillies "are very interested" in Ray, Cafardo writes.
Pitching Notes: Gray, Reds, Ray, Santana, Pomeranz, Nationals, Eovaldi
2018/12/pitching-notes-gray-reds-ray-santana-pomeranz-nationals-eovaldi.htmlTeams who have called the Diamondbacks about Robbie Ray say that the left-hander isn't available in trade talks, USA Today's Bob Nightengale tweets. … While the Yankees have broadcast far and wide their intentions to deal Sonny Gray, they are still shopping for the best possible return, Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets.
West Rumors: D-backs, Ray, Rox, M’s, Santana, Rangers, Leclerc
2018/12/west-rumors-d-backs-ray-rox-ms-santana-rangers-leclerc.htmlWhile Piecoro doesn't rule out other deals involving notable D-backs veterans (e.g., Zack Greinke and Robbie Ray), he writes that they "seem comfortable standing pat" and addressing holes on their roster. … If Arizona does part with Ray, it would take a lot to acquire him, as a source tells Piecoro the team has set a “really high bar” on a return for the left-handed strikeout artist.
Market Chatter: White Sox, Zunino, Kimbrel, Cards, Giants, Phils, Yanks
2018/11/market-chatter-white-sox-zunino-kimbrel-cards-giants-phils-yanks.htmlSalisbury tabs southpaws Robbie Ray of the Diamondbacks and James Paxton of the Mariners as two particular names to watch. … The M's are chatting with the Rays about catcher Mike Zunino, per Rosenthal (via Twitter).
Latest On D-backs’ Offseason Plans
2018/10/diamondbacks-trade-rumors-paul-goldschmidt-robbie-ray.htmlPollock and Patrick Corbin, set to hit free agency while other key players like Paul Goldschmidt and Robbie Ray inch closer to the open market, the D-backs will at least gauge trade interest in their roster early in the offseason before plotting a course, GM Mike Hazen tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. … Ray, meanwhile, is set to hit the open market after the 2020 season, as is outfielder David Peralta.
Top Five Trade Candidates: NL West
2018/09/top-five-trade-candidates-nl-west.htmlRobbie Ray, Diamondbacks: Ray, 27 on Monday, seems the perfect target for a team that leans heavily on the bullpen: he rarely makes its past the 6th inning, preferring instead to max out with the heater (his 94.1 MPH average fastball velocity ranks third among left-handers since the start of the 2016 season) and a wipeout breaking ball mix that's allowed him to post the league's second highest strikeout total (11.70) over the same frame.
Pitcher Notes: Stroman, Syndergaard, Ray, Cobb
2018/08/pitcher-notes-stroman-syndergaard-ray-cobb.htmlElsewhere in the National League, Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray still hasn't been able to get back on track, as Nick Piecoro details in a piece for the Arizona Republic. … After a breakout 2017 campaign, Ray's been unable to deliver any semblance of a repeat performance this season after starting the year with diminished velocity and succumbing to an oblique injury.
Diamondbacks To Activate Robbie Ray; Latest On Pollock, Souza
2018/06/diamondbacks-to-activate-robbie-ray-latest-on-pollock-souza.htmlAfter activating Shelby Miller earlier today, the club decided it'll also activate fellow starter Robbie Ray on Wednesday, as Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports (Twitter links). … Ray, who is coming off of an outstanding 2017 season, hit the shelf with an oblique strain after six outings this year.