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.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray struck out nine while surrendering only one earned run and four hits over 5.1 innings in a no-decision effort Friday. Unfortunately, the Twins were topped by Chicago 6-2. Gray's outstanding performance did not result in a win. However, the right-hander carries a remarkable 1.39 ERA and a solid 1.08 WHIP. Gray has been an asset through his eight starts this season. His consistent excellence on the mound makes him a valuable contributor to any fantasy manager's lineup.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Sonny Gray was excellent in a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros in 10 innings on Friday. Gray allowed one run on four hits over seven innings while striking out 13 and walking one. The veteran right-hander was on top of his game in the start, notching 16 swinging strikes and a 37% CSW on 98 pitches. Gray has now made two starts for Minnesota in 2023, posting a 1-0 record, 0.75 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts over 12 innings of work. He will look to stay hot in his next start, which will be on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox.

The Minnesota Twins will pick up right-hander Sonny Gray's $12.5 million team option for the 2023 season. Gray injured his hamstring late in the season and finished on the injured list, but overall it was a very solid season for the 32-year-old starting pitcher in his first year in Minnesota. He finished with an 8-5 record, 3.08 ERA (3.41 FIP), a 1.13 WHIP, 117 strikeouts and 36 walks in 119 2/3 innings over his 24 starts. Gray's 24 percent strikeout rate was a bit of a disappointment and his lowest mark since 2018 with the New York Yankees, but the two-time All-Star should remain a solid fantasy arm in 2023 as the Twins' top rotation arm, barring an offseason acquisition.

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain and also reinstated right-hander Trevor Megill from the COVID injured list. The team also outrighted right-hander Dereck Rodriguez. Gray left his start early on Monday after just two innings and will now miss at least the next two weeks. He'll be eligible to return for the final game of the regular season on Oct. 5, so he's basically done for the year. The 32-year-old veteran right-hander has gone 8-5 for the Twins this year with a 3.08 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP with 36 walks and 117 strikeouts in 119 2/3 innings pitched.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) left his start early on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians with right hamstring tightness. Gray made it just two innings before being pulled, allowing four earned runs on five hits while walking one and striking out one. The 32-year-old right-hander will surely go for more tests on his injured leg, and until we know more, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. With time running out in the regular season and with Gray already dealing with a hamstring injury earlier this year, it's quite possible he'll be shut down the rest of the way. Heading into his start on Monday, Gray was 8-4 with a 2.83 ERA (3.29 FIP), a 1.09 WHIP and a 116:35 K:BB in 117 2/3 innings over 23 starts.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray was on his game on Wednesday in the 7-0 shutout win over the Kansas City Royals. Gray threw seven shutout innings and allowed only three hits, walking one and striking out eight in the process. The 32-year-old veteran right-hander now sits with an 8-4 record, 2.91 ERA (3.29 FIP), 1.10 WHIP, 116 strikeouts and 35 walks in 117 2/3 innings over 23 starts in his first season in Minnesota. He's been especially good in his last 10 outings, going 4-1 with a 1.98 ERA (3.06 FIP), 59 strikeouts and 18 walks in 54 2/3 innings pitched. Fantasy managers should continue to roll him out there in their starting lineups when he takes the rubber next.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray was sharp on Thursday as he struck out seven batters in his club's 4-3 win over the Yankees. Unfortunately Gray ended up settling for a no-decision as he allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk over his six frames and 79 pitches of work. The damage on the scoreboard came in the second inning when Miguel Andujar connected for his first homer of the year to plate two as he's now allowed two runs or less in five straight starts. The 32-year-old veteran will take a 3.09 ERA and 1.14 WHIP into his next scheduled start versus the Royals at home next week.

The Minnesota Twins are moving right-hander Sonny Gray's (hamstring) next start to Thursday against the New York Yankees. His bullpen session will also be pushed back a day to Tuesday, but he'll get on the field on Monday to see how he's feeling. Gray left his last outing early on Friday against the Chicago White Sox due to right hamstring tightness, but it's not a serious injury and won't cause him to go on the injured list. It won't be an ideal matchup on Thursday against the Yankees, but the 32-year-old has very good for fantasy managers this year with a 7-4 record, 3.10 ERA (3.42 FIP), a 1.13 WHIP, 101 strikeouts and 33 walks in 104 2/3 innings over 21 starts in his first year in Minnesota.