Analysts grade Giants' flurry of deadline trades involving Robbie Ray
Analysts gave mixed grades to the San Francisco Giants' trade-deadline moves, which saw the club exchange seven players for prospects and veteran left-hander Robbie Ray. The Padres acquired Robbie Ray from the Giants in a deadline trade, receiving the left-hander along with right-hander Miguel Méndez and shortstop Joniel Hernández in exchange for two top prospects, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Earlier, the Giants completed five deals on the final day before the deadline, involving Heliot Ramos, Luis Arraez and Robbie Ray, as reported by SFGATE.
Boston's Red Sox sent infielder Marcelo Mayer to San Francisco for left-handed reliever Erik Miller, a move detailed by NBC Sports. Prior reports from MLBTradeRumors. com noted that the Padres and Phillies had shown interest in acquiring Ray as he approached free agency.
