SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants’ slim postseason hopes were extinguished Tuesday night, and within hours of their elimination becoming official began to shift plans accordingly.

Robbie Ray, who was scheduled to start Wednesday’s series finale against the Cardinals, was scratched shortly after the clubhouse doors closed to reporters and replaced with long reliever J.T. Brubaker. Standing in front of his locker the following afternoon, Ray reflected on the first full season under his belt since undergoing Tommy John surgery.

“Couldn’t really ask for a whole much more,” he said.

After missing almost the entirety of 2023, Ray returned last July and logged 30 innings and this season became one of the most durable and reliable starters in the majors. At the time of his final start, Ray ranked amon

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