The San Diego Padres made a statement at the 2026 MLB trade deadline by acquiring Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants. If the Padres are going to chase down a National League Wild Card spot, they'll need Ray to pitch like an ace. 3 Bold Robbie Ray Predictions1. Petco Park has also been one of baseball's most pitcher-friendly environments for years, making it an ideal home for the season's final two months. Ray starts Game 1 of the Wild Card SeriesThis is the boldest prediction of all three.