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Cardinals Land 17th Round Draft Pick from Red Sox for Sonny Gray

Cardinals Land 17th Round Draft Pick from Red Sox for Sonny Gray

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals have finalized a trade with the Boston Red Sox that involves pitcher Sonny Gray. The trade originally included multiple players, and now the Cardinals have received pitcher Patrick Galle to complete the deal. Galle, a recent draftee, is expected to bring strong pitching talent to the Cardinals' minor league system.

Key Facts

  • The Cardinals traded away Sonny Gray to the Red Sox as part of a team rebuild.
  • The trade initially involved pitchers Brandon Clarke and Richard Fitts coming to the Cardinals.
  • The trade was completed with the addition of Patrick Galle from the Red Sox.
  • Galle was selected in the 17th round of the 2025 MLB draft.
  • Patrick Galle will join the Single-A Palm Beach team to develop his skills.
  • Galle has a fastball that can reach 99 mph, making him a promising pitcher.
  • Sonny Gray's trade was motivated by his contract expiring at the season's end.
  • Gray had a record of 14 wins, 8 losses, and a 4.28 ERA in his final season with the Cardinals.

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