Three deadline starters set for new-club debuts Friday

Ray arrives with a 3.08 ERA over 122 2/3 innings

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 71 min read

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RT @MLBNetwork: It's debut day for Robbie Ray, Kevin Gausman and José Soriano! @jonmorosi previews the recently-acquire

What happened: Kevin Gausman, Robbie Ray and José Soriano comprise the trio changing rotations after Monday’s deadline. Their first starts come four days after the Aug. 3 cutoff.

Why it matters: Ray can enter free agency this winter, while Soriano remains under club control through 2028. The outings begin the immediate evaluation of three deadline-altered rotations.

By the numbers: Ray entered the move 10-6 with a 3.08 ERA and 107 strikeouts in 122 2/3 innings. Soriano was 9-6 with a 3.29 ERA.

What to watch: Their workloads and effectiveness Friday will shape how quickly each settles into a regular rotation turn.

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Three deadline starters set for new-club debuts Friday

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