Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Sonny Gray, a 36-year-old veteran right-handed pitcher, was activated from the 15-day injured list on May 6, 2026, after suffering a right hamstring strain on April 21. Gray has made 6 starts for the Boston Red Sox in 2026 with a 4-1 record and 3.18 ERA over 34 innings pitched. However, underlying metrics reveal concerning regression indicators: his Expected ERA (xERA) is 5.16 and FIP is 4.18, significantly higher than his surface ERA. His BABIP is elevated at .285 and LOB% is high at 78.5%, suggesting he has benefited from favorable defensive support and luck. Gray was traded to Boston from St. Louis in the offseason and struggled early (4.30 ERA in first 5 starts) before the injury. He has a K:BB ratio of 21:8 and recently pitched 6 innings against Philadelphia, allowing 1 run on 2 hits with 6 strikeouts. The Red Sox rotation has been depleted with injuries to Garrett Crochet (shoulder) and Ranger Suárez (hamstring).
Strengths
- + Veteran All-Star pitcher with 3 career All-Star selections
- + Successfully returned from hamstring injury without requiring rehab assignment
- + Recent strong performance: 6 innings, 1 run, 2 hits, 6 strikeouts vs Philadelphia
- + Solid K:BB ratio of 21:8
- + 4-1 record with 3.18 ERA through mid-May
- + Experienced pitcher who has managed hamstring issues before (2022, 2024)
- + Red Sox rotation needs his production with multiple injuries
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Jon Gray is a sp for the Chicago Cubs.
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