Sonny Gray Emerges as Trade Option for Struggling Red Sox
Summary
The Boston Red Sox are struggling at the start of the 2026 season, sitting last in their division with a 9-13 record. Pitcher Sonny Gray is being considered as a possible trade option if the team does not improve before the trade deadline in August.Key Facts
- The Red Sox have a 9-13 record and are four games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East.
- Sonny Gray is a 36-year-old right-handed pitcher who joined the Red Sox in 2026 after a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Gray has a 2-1 record and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.30 in five starts totaling 23 innings pitched this season.
- His strikeout rate has dropped from 26.7% in 2025 to 12.5% in 2026, which could affect his value.
- Gray has a contract option for 2027 that is either $30 million or a $10 million buyout.
- The Red Sox placed Sonny Gray on the 15-day injured list due to a hamstring issue.
- Gray has been selected for the All-Star Game three times, most recently in 2023.
- If the Red Sox continue to struggle, they may trade Gray to improve the team before the August 3 trade deadline.
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