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.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) left his start early on Friday against the Chicago White Sox with right hamstring tightness. Before exiting, Gray allowed two earned runs on five hits while walking one and striking out two in four innings. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to make his next scheduled start next Wednesday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Stay tuned for more updates on the 32-year-old right-hander either after the game or Saturday morning. Coming into the day, Gray had a 7-4 record, 3.04 ERA (3.42 FIP), a 1.11 WHIP and a 99:32 K:BB in 100 2/3 innings over 20 starts for the Twins. He's been useful in all fantasy leagues in 2022.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray had a rough night on the mound on Thursday as the White Sox went on to rout his club 12-2. The right-hander allowed six runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out three over 3 2/3 IP in what marked his shortest outing since April 16. Gray promptly allowed a pair of runs to score in the first frame, but the big blow came in the fourth when Luis Robert tagged him for a grand slam. The loss dropped his record to 4-3 on the year to go along with a 3.71 ERA and 1.16 WHIP as we enter the All-Star break.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray finished five innings of work in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. However, he didn't earn the win after allowing three runs on six hits and three walks. Gray's only bright spot was the five strikeouts he recorded. The 32-year-old's having a successful first campaign in Minnesota, posting a 2.47 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 54 strikeouts and four wins over 54.2 IP. Fantasy managers should be happy with his bounce-back numbers thus far, but hopefully, Gray can get back to the 28.5% strikeout rate he owned from 2019-2021.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray was sharp in his return from the injured list Wednesday, holding the Seattle Mariners to just three hits and no runs in five innings of work. Gray struck out three and did not walk a batter. He took a no-decision in the contest, but fantasy managers have to be encouraged that Gray seemingly did not miss a bit after considerable time on the injured list with a pectoral injury. For the season, Gray has a 2.09 ERA and 0.93 WHIP to his name with a 3-1 record and 42 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (pectoral) will come off the injured list and start on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Gray went on the injured list on June 2 with a right pectoral strain and didn't go on a minor league rehab assignment, so he could be a bit limited in his first start back. The 32-year-old threw a 30-pitch simulated game last Friday. Gray has been outstanding this year for fantasy managers, going 3-1 with a 2.41 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 39 strikeouts and 10 walks in 33 2/3 innings over his seven starts so far in 2022. The Twins rotation is getting both Gray and Joe Ryan, who was on the COVID injured list, back this week.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (pectoral) is expected to throw an extended bullpen session on Friday. Gray has been out since late May with a right pectoral strain, but he's slowly working his way back. Depending on how his bullpen session goes on Friday, Gray will likely start facing hitters next week and could go on a minor league rehab assignment before he returns to Minnesota's starting rotation. The 32-year-old right-hander needs to be rostered in all fantasy leagues, as he was sporting an excellent 2.41 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 39 strikeouts and only 10 walks in 33 2/3 innings over his seven starts before landing on the injured list.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (pectoral) has been moved to the 15-day injured list with a right pectoral strain. The placement has been backdated to Monday, making the right-hander eligible to return on June 14th, when the Twins are set to face the Seattle Mariners. Right-handed pitcher Yennier Cano was recalled to take Gray's spot on the roster. Gray has started seven games this season, recording a 2.41 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 39 strikeouts in 33 2/3 innings. He's worth holding on fantasy rosters if it's at all possible.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Sonny Gray (pectoral) has improved and played catch on Wednesday, but his status for his next start is in question. According to Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, there is a chance Gray avoids the injured list. "May end up even having to make a decision that we don't really want to make in order to function better as a team," said Baldelli. The 32-year-old exited last Sunday's start with right pectoral soreness. If Gray can significantly improve during the week, the Twins right-hander could avoid the injured list. He owns a 3-1 record, 2.41 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts across 33 2/3 innings. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation and expect Gray back this weekend at the earliest.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray went seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts during a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. The 32-year-old allowed just four hits and a walk on 95 pitches. The right-hander's stellar outing was validated by an impressive 37% CSW and has posted a 1.69 ERA in 21 1/3 innings since returning from the injured list in early May. The two-time All-Star will look to keep the momentum going on Sunday at home against the Kansas City Royals.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) will go on the injured list and reliever Cody Stashak (biceps) will be activated from the injured list on Sunday. The Twins will roll with a five-man starting rotation with Gray sidelined. Gray left his start on Saturday after going just 1 2/3 innings due to tightness in his hamstring. The good news is that the 32-year-old's injury isn't considered serious, and the Twins expect Gray to miss only one start. In his first two starts in Minnesota, the right-hander has allowed four earned runs and five hits while walking three and striking out five through 6 1/3 frames. Hopefully, fantasy managers won't be without him for too long.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) is day-to-day with a tight hamstring. He exited Saturday's start early against the Boston Red Sox with a tight hamstring. The 32-year-old allowed two runs on one hit while striking out one over 1 2/3 innings before leaving. The right-hander's status for his next start is up in the air as the Twins will monitor his hamstring issue within the upcoming days. Gray owns a 5.68 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and five strikeouts across 6 1/3 frames in 2022. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation but have a backup plan in place if Gray can't make his next scheduled start.

The Minnesota Twins have acquired starting pitcher Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. Gray and minor league pitcher Francis Peguero are heading to Minnesota in exchange for pitcher Chase Petty, who was a first round pick of the Twins in 2021. Gray will bring a much-needed veteran presence to a young Twins rotation. Last year, the 32-year-old started 26 games for the Reds and went 7-9 with a 4.19 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. His advance stats suggest he had some bad luck last year as he had an 84th percentile xERA (3.25). He was exceptional at limiting hard contact in 2021 with a 32.1% hard-hit rate (91st percentile) and a 4.7% barrel rate (92nd percentile). He'll be near the top of the Twins rotation and he may even have a shot at being the team's Opening Day starter.