Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Sonny Gray, a 36-year-old veteran right-handed pitcher acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the St. Louis Cardinals in the offseason, suffered a right hamstring strain on April 20 during a Patriots' Day game against the Tigers. He was placed on the 15-day injured list but has progressed well through his rehab, including a successful bullpen session on April 27 and a three-inning simulated game on Friday. Gray was reinstated from the IL on Wednesday to start against Detroit. Through his first five starts before the injury, Gray posted a 4.30 ERA. Since returning, he has compiled a 4-1 record with a 3.18 ERA and a 21:8 K:BB ratio as of mid-May. However, advanced metrics reveal concerning underlying statistics: his Expected ERA (xERA) is 5.16, his FIP is 4.18, his BABIP is .285, and his LOB% is 78.5%, suggesting his strong surface ERA is being aided by favorable defensive support and luck that may not sustain.
Strengths
- + Successful rehab progression with bullpen session and simulated game
- + 4-1 record with 3.18 ERA since return
- + Stellar 21:8 K:BB ratio
- + Three-time All-Star with veteran experience
- + ERA better than league average
- + Red Sox leading series 2-0 against Detroit with Gray set to start
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Tristan Gray is a third baseman for the Minnesota Twins.
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