St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) exited Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Washington Nationals due to hamstring tightness. Rather than putting a timetable on the injury, Gray did not speak with the media as he prefers to know more about the tightness before commenting. The right-hander tossed 1 2/3 innings of scoreless ball while allowing one hit with one strikeout against zero walks before his departure. The veteran signed a three-year, $75 million contract with the Cardinals this winter on the heels of a 2023 campaign in which he worked to a 2.79 ERA across a career-high 32 starts and 184 innings pitched with the Minnesota Twins. More information should be made available on the prized righty in short order.

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray will get the nod on Opening Day this year on March 28 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be Gray's first start for the Cardinals after signing a three-year, $70 million deal in free agency this offseason. The 34-year-old veteran finished second in the American League Cy Young voting in 2023 after he went 8-8 with a 2.79 ERA (league-best 2.83 FIP) and a 1.15 WHIP with 55 walks and 183 strikeouts in 184 innings over his 32 starts in his second year with the Minnesota Twins. He doesn't throw very hard, but Gray is great at keeping the ball out of the air while limiting hard contact, and he should be able to maintain a solid floor as a third fantasy starter in his new digs in St. Louis in 2024. However, his first matchup of the year against the Dodgers will be a tough one.

Free-agent right-hander Sonny Gray and the St. Louis Cardinals are finalizing a three-year, $75 million deal on Monday, according to sources. Because Gray was given a qualifying offer from the Minnesota Twins, the Cardinals will have to give up a draft pick and international bonus pool money to land Gray on the open market. Still, for a team in desperate need of starters going into next season, landing the 34-year-old Cy Young runner-up in the American League in 2023 is worth it. Gray posted a strong 2.79 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 183 strikeouts and 55 walks in 184 innings for the Twins this past season and should have a good chance to put up similar numbers in the National League Central in 2024. He joins Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn as recent additions to St. Louis' starting staff this offseason.

The St. Louis Cardinals are considered the favorites to sign free-agent right-hander Sonny Gray. The Cardinals badly need experienced starting pitchers to fill innings coming off an extremely disappointing season in which they missed the postseason. They are without five pitchers who made 82 of their 162 starts in 2023. Gray is one of the most sought-after starting pitchers available on the open market this winter, especially after finishing second in the American League Cy Young voting behind unanimous-winner Gerrit Cole. The Cardinals and Atlanta Braves could end up battling it out for Gray's services. The Philadelphia Phillies have also been interested in Gray, but re-signing Aaron Nola likely takes them out of the market.

The Atlanta Braves are one of the top suitors for free-agent right-hander Sonny Gray, according to sources. The Braves had also spoken to Aaron Nola's camp before he re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The Minnesota Twins, Gray's former team, and the St. Louis Cardinals and Phillies have all been linked to Gray so far this offseason, although the Phillies probably are now out of the running after bringing back Nola. The Braves are planning to increase payroll in 2024 and made a series of moves last weekend to open 10 spots on their 40-man roster while also shaving almost $14 million from their budget. Gray had his best season in 2023 with Minnesota, posting a 2.79 ERA in 184 innings to finish second in AL Cy Young voting. The three-time All-Star could be the successor to Charlie Morton.

Free-agent right-hander Sonny Gray, who hails from nearby Tennessee and attended Vanderbilt University, has "emerged as a strong possibility" for the Atlanta Braves this offseason. The Braves want to add a starter in free agency and are willing to pay up to get one, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Left-hander Max Fried made only 14 starts in 2023 due to injuries and ended the regular season on the injured list. Right-hander Charlie Morton also missed the NLDS due to a finger injury, so the team was forced to rely on Bryce Elder in Game 3. Fried and Morton are both eligible for free agency after the 2024 season. Gray, 34, made his third All-Star team in 2023 and went 8-8 with a 2.79 ERA (league-best 2.83 FIP) and 1.15 WHIP with 183 K's in 184 innings for the Minnesota Twins.

Free-agent pitcher Sonny Gray is receiving interest from the Philadelphia Phillies on the open market and are viewed as a top contender for his services. However, the team is unlikely to add Gray if they are able to retain Aaron Nola, who is also a free agent. The 34-year-old Gray is an AL Cy Young Award finalist after working to a 2.79 ERA across 32 starts for the Minnesota Twins in 2023. The reliable right-hander sports a 3.47 ERA across 279 career appearances (270 starts) split between the Oakland A's, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and the Twins. Phillies pitching coach Caleb Cotham was a college teammate of Gray's and also worked with him during his time with the Reds, potentially giving the club a leg up on the competition if they indeed lose Nola to another club.

The Minnesota Twins officially extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to right-hander Sonny Gray, ensuring they'll get draft-pick compensation if he signs with another team this winter. Gray is expected to decline the offer by the deadline on Nov. 14 and enter free agency for the first time in his career. He finished second among American League pitchers in both WAR and ERA and is expected to be one of the top free-agent arms this offseason and should command a big multi-year deal. The 34-year-old hurler made his third All-Star squad in his second year in Minnesota this year and finished the regular season with an 8-8 record, 2.79 ERA (league-best 2.83 FIP), 1.15 WHIP, 55 walks and 183 strikeouts in 184 innings over his 32 starts.

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced on Friday that right-hander Pablo Lopez will start Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on Sunday, while right-hander Sonny Gray will get the ball for Game 3 on Tuesday. Gray got the win in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Blue Jays on Wednesday by throwing five shutout innings with two walks and six K's. He picked up two no-decisions against Houston in the regular season and allowed only four earned runs while striking out 16 in 13 innings against them. Lopez bounced back in the Game 1 start in the wild-card series on Tuesday after a rough finish to the regular season, picking up the win while giving up an earned run in 5 2/3 frames with three strikeouts. The 27-year-old did not face the Astros in the regular season this year.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray has been announced as the Game 2 starter against the Toronto Blue Jays. Gray will take the bump on Wednesday, following Pablo Lopez. The veteran has had a resurgent season, pitching to a 2.79 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 183:55 K:BB ratio over 184 IP. The righty also hasn't allowed more than one earned run in his last four appearances, something the Twins will hope continues on Wednesday.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray picked up his eighth win of the season Sunday in a 4-0 shutout win over the Chicago White Sox. Gray shut down the White Sox lineup with ease in this one, allowing just five hits while striking out six and walking none in seven scoreless frames. Gray has been exceptional this year, pitching to a 2.84 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 171 K over 174 IP. Maybe more surprising is the fact that he has stayed healthy and given the Twins reliable innings all season. The 33-year-old is on pace to pitch more innings than he has since 2015 when he threw 208 IP. Gray will probably be drafted in the middle rounds next year, a place that provides a lot of upside but also some risk given his extensive injury history.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray did not have his best stuff in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Rays. Gray pitched just four innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and a walk with five strikeouts over 89 pitches. Despite this lackluster start, the 33-year-old has pitched very well this season, going 7-7 with a 2.96 ERA in 29 starts. He will look to rebound in his next start in a favorable matchup at the White Sox.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray threw seven one-run innings on six hits with four strikeouts for his seventh win of the year in Friday's start versus the Texas Rangers. The 33-year-old was spotted to an early four-run advantage and mostly sailed besides a second-inning Mitch Garver solo shot. With that, Gray gave up his sixth home run of the year, so Garrett Richards will remain the only pitcher to have held opponents to five homers across a full season since MLB expanded to 30 teams in 1998. Gray still owns an MLB-best 0.36 HR/9 and 2.71 FIP covering 150 frames on the campaign, so fantasy managers won't be complaining. The three-time All-Star is penciled in for Wednesday's start against the Cleveland Guardians, who have hit fewer bombs than any other team by a wide margin this year.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray went six scoreless innings on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Gray gave up two hits and three walks in the outing while striking out seven. Even though Gray has started 24 games this season, he has just 11 decisions. Besides the lack of wins, Gray has been a multi-category player in 2023. He now has a 3.04 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 140 strikeouts in 136 1/3 innings.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray toes the rubber for Thursday's start against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 33-year-old pitched wonderfully earlier in the spring, but has shown some vulnerability via a 6.08 ERA covering his last four starts (23.2 innings). Gray has managed consecutive quality starts over this period, but perhaps faces a tough draw on Thursday. From the right-hander's days with the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central, Gray holds a ghastly 8.77 ERA with 25 strikeouts over 25.2 innings against St. Louis since 2020. The three-time All-Star sees a decent setup nonetheless while opposing rookie left-hander Matthew Liberatore and an erratic Cardinals offense averaging just 3.0 runs over their prior six contests. Gray signifies a rock-solid fantasy play all around while possessing an MLB-best 0.3 home runs per nine innings this year.

The Minnesota Twins are considering trading starting pitcher Sonny Gray before Tuesday's trade deadline, according to MLB.com. The 33-year-old has been solid for the club, posting a 3.22 ERA, 1.27 WHP, and 23.3% strikeout rate with four victories across 21 starts. The Twins lead the AL Central by one game, but Gray is an impending free agent after 2023. Fantasy owners should stay tuned for more updates, as a move could hurt or help his fantasy value.

The Minnesota Twins are listening to trade offers on right-handers Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda, according to sources, but they'd need to be blown away to make a deal that potentially harms their postseason chances. Both Gray and Maeda will be free agents at the end of the year, and the Twins are unlikely to retain either of them on the open market. The Twins are likely to extend a qualifying offer to Gray. Minnesota has had a disappointing week, but they can still easily win the weak American League Central and try to end their 18-game playoff losing streak. Gray has been solid this year with a 3.22 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 115 K's in 117 1/3 innings over his 21 starts. Maeda has struggled a bit more coming off injury and has a 4.53 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 65 K's in 53 2/3 innings in his 11 starts.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray pitched for five innings, allowing three runs, resulting in a no-decision Wednesday against the Red Sox. Hurling 92 pitches, Gray gave up a run in the first inning and later in the 3rd as Boston's Justin Turner launched a solo home run off the right-hander. Gray settled but soon allowed his third earned run in the fifth inning when a triple followed by a base hit resulted in one more run being scored for the Red Sox. Gray's day concluded after pitching in five frames, accumulating five strikeouts during the game. Despite the no decision, the 33-year-old is still an excellent option in all fantasy formats.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray takes the mound for the first game of a four-game set with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. The 33-year-old is marked third in the AL with a delightful 2.25 ERA, allowing two runs or fewer in 10-of-13 starts this year. Gray holds a 3-0 record with a 1.30 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings versus Detroit since 2017. The two-time All-Star seeks to expand on his AL-best 2.43 FIP and MLB-best 0.1 home runs per nine innings in this one. Gray obviously projects as a premier pitching option across all fantasy formats and may be worth the premium DFS cost on Thursday.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray will get the ball for Friday's game against Yusei Kikuchi and the Toronto Blue Jays. The former first-round pick has been a top fantasy arm in 2023, posting a 2.15 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 25.4% strikeout rate and four victories over 12 starts. The Blue Jays are a top-ten offense in terms of OPS this season, but with the way Gray's pitching, he's a must-start in all formats.