ROBBIE RAY NEWS

News and Notes: Former Blue Jay Robbie Ray didn't opt out of his contract with the Giants A former Blue Jay is staying put.

NOVEMBER 3 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Giants' Wilmer Flores exercises option, Robbie Ray staying put San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores exercised his $3.5 million player option for 2025 on Saturday.Meanwhile, left-hander Robbie Ray...

NOVEMBER 3 • KANSASCITY.COM

Doesn't opt out of deal Ray (hamstring) will not opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Giants, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ray missed the first half of the 2024 campaign while recovering from a Tommy John procedure he underwent in May 2023. Once he returned, he was able to make seven starts for the Giants before a strained left hamstring cut his season short in August. Because of his injury history, he likely wouldn't receive an offer in free agency close to the $50 million he's due to make over the next two years, so it was relatively easy to predict that the 33-year-old southpaw would choose to stay in San Francisco.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing one more start in 2024 Ray (hamstring) threw another bullpen session Saturday and remains hopeful to return from the 15-day injured list to make one start before the end of the season, MLB.com reports.

Impact Ray faced live hitters in batting practice this past Wednesday, but the session was cut short after 42 pitches when he began experiencing fatigue. The southpaw appears to have avoided a major setback, however, given that he was back on the mound just a few days later. Ray will likely still need to face live hitters on at least one more occasion before the Giants feel comfortable bringing him back from the IL, and he could be on a limited pitch count if he reaches his goal of making one more start for the big club. Landen Roupp should make at least one more turn through the rotation as the Giants' fifth starter until Ray is ready for activation.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session on tap Ray (hamstring) is scheduled to throw 50-to-60 pitches in a bullpen session Wednesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The left-hander threw two-inning and three-inning simulated games last Wednesday and Saturday, respectively, and he'll continue building up his workload with a bullpen session. Ray landed on the shelf Aug. 27 due to the hamstring strain, and he appears to be closing in on his return to San Francisco's rotation.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set for three-inning sim game Ray (hamstring) is expected to throw a three-inning simulated game Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Ray already tossed a two-inning sim game Wednesday, so he'll be looking to get stretched out a bit more Saturday. The Giants placed Ray on the 15-day injured list Aug. 27 with a left hamstring strain, but provided he experiences no setbacks while building up, the southpaw should be able to return to the big club in a starting role down the stretch. The club hasn't indicated whether Ray will need to make a minor-league rehab start prior to being activated, but he'll likely require at least another sim game after Saturday before he's ready to handle a starter's workload for the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Giants bring 1-0 series lead over Marlins into game 2

The San Francisco Giants lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants place pitchers Robbie Ray and Jordan Hicks on the injured list

The San Francisco Giants’ pitching staff took a couple of major hits Tuesday with left-hander Robbie Ray and right-hander Jordan Hicks going on the 15-day injured list

AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants place LHP Robbie Ray (hamstring) on IL The San Francisco Giants placed left-hander Robbie Ray on the injured list Tuesday with a left hamstring strain and recalled right-hander La...

AUGUST 27 • SUNHERALD.COM

Lands on IL with strained hamstring The Giants placed Ray on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hamstring strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Ray suffered the injury during Sunday's start against the Mariners, forcing his exit after three-plus innings. He will be eligible for activation on Sept. 10, but with the severity of the strain not known, it's unclear whether he might have a shot to be back by that date.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Giants LHP Robbie Ray exits with apparent leg injury San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray left Sunday’s start at the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning with an apparent left leg injur...

AUGUST 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dealing with hamstring injury Ray (undisclosed) exited Sunday's contest against the Mariners due to left hamstring tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ray had pitched three frames, allowing one run before he was forced to depart from the contest. The southpaw will look to take advantage of a few days off and return to the mound for his next projected start Saturday versus the Marlins.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Sunday Ray (undisclosed) was forced to exit Sunday's contest in the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ray pitched three innings, giving up one run on one hits and three walks while striking out four batters prior to leaving the game. The left-hander appeared to have been dealing with some discomfort in his left leg, but more information on his injury will likely be provided in the near future.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners square off against the Giants with series tied 1-1

The Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominates versus White Sox Ray (3-2) got the win over the White Sox on Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out nine over 6.2 innings.

Impact Ray had one of his best starts since returning from Tommy John surgery. It was his longest outing of the season and also the first time he didn't walk anybody. He also tied his season-high with nine strikeouts and retired 12 of the last 14 batters he faced, including two strikeouts in the seventh before he was eventually pulled with two outs. Ray has certainly shown more good than bad while returning from injury, posting a 4.88 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB in 27.2 innings. He lines up to face the Brewers on the road to begin next week for the Giants.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Ray gets back in win column as Giants sink White Sox Left-hander Robbie Ray responded to one of the worst performances of his career with a stellar effort, Heliot Ramos drove in two runs and th...

AUGUST 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Robbie Ray gets back in win column as Giants sink White Sox Left-hander Robbie Ray responded to one of the worst performances of his career with a stellar effort, Heliot Ramos drove in two runs and th...

AUGUST 21 • KANSASCITY.COM

Robbie Ray gets back in win column as Giants sink White Sox Left-hander Robbie Ray responded to one of the worst performances of his career with a stellar effort, Heliot Ramos drove in two runs and th...

AUGUST 21 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Robbie Ray strikes out 9 as the Giants beat the White Sox 4-1

Robbie Ray matched his season high with nine strikeouts and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago White Sox 4-1

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox look to break 3-game skid, play the Giants

The Chicago White Sox are looking to stop their three-game losing streak with a victory over the San Francisco Giants

AUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roughed up early Ray (2-2) took the loss against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing five runs on one hit and three walks over two-thirds of an inning while striking out two. He also beaned two batters.

Impact Ray had a disastrous start to the contest, beaning the first two batters he faced before eventually surrendering a grand slam to Michael Harris. The lefty also issued three walks before being relieved by Sean Hjelle with two outs in the opening frame. It easily marked the shortest start of the campaign for Ray while the five runs allowed also marked a season high. He's now given up at least two runs in four consecutive starts and has walked three batters in three of his last four outings.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Harris hits grand slam in 1st at-bat in injury return, Braves rout Giants 13-2

Michael Harris hit a grand slam in his first at-bat after missing nearly two months because of a hamstring injury, helping the Atlanta Braves rout the San Francisco Giants 13-2 on...

AUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants host Atlanta Braves, look to end home losing streak

The San Francisco Giants host the Atlanta Braves looking to break a three-game home losing streak

AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Decent in no-decision Ray allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision versus the Tigers on Friday.

Impact Ray had his longest outing of the season and earned his first quality start, though it was nothing more than an okay performance. He threw 66 of 105 pitches for strikes and avoided giving up a home run for the first time since his season debut July 24. Ray is now at a 3.98 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB over 20.1 innings through four starts. He's projected for a tougher home outing versus Atlanta next week.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Giants take on the Tigers after Canha's 4-hit game

The San Francisco Giants take on the Detroit Tigers after Mark Canha's four-hit game on Thursday

AUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS