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Sun Mar 2412:51Sonny Gray To Pitch In Minor-League Game Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray's (hamstring) next minor-league game is expected to be on Thursday in Florida. The Cardinals were holding out hope that Gray would be able to avoid the injured list to start the season after injuring his hamstring in spring training, but they are ultimately playing it safe and will place the 34-year-old veteran on the 15-day injured list to start the campaign. If he can avoid any setbacks as he continues to ramp up his arm, it's possible that he could make his Cardinals debut in just the second week of the season. While Gray doesn't throw hard, he has excellent control and knows how to limit hard contact. He was also the runner-up in last year's American League Cy Young voting. Despite his injury, he makes for a high-floor No. 3 fantasy starter in his first year in St. Louis.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Lynn WorthyRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 2216:57Sonny Gray To Open Season On Injured List
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) won't be ready in time for Opening Day. Cards manager Oliver Marmol confirmed on Friday that Gray will open the season on the injured list. The plan is for Gray to take the mound on Saturday in a spring contest. After that, Gray will make a pair of rehab starts before hopefully returning in mid-April. His stint on the injured list shouldn't be too long, so fantasy managers might just want to hold him here.
Source: John DentonRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 2212:04Sonny Gray Won't Pitch Friday
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) won't pitch in a minor-league game as scheduled on Friday due to heavy rain in the forecast. The Cardinals aren't going to take any chances with their free-agent acquisition as he returns from a strained hamstring on a wet field. The 34-year-old will likely pitch two innings in a minor-league game on Saturday instead. Because of his hamstring injury, Gray won't start on Opening Day for the Red Birds in his first year with the club, but manager Oliver Marmol hasn't ruled out Gray starting at some point on the team's opening day road trip that starts on March 28 and ends on April 3. The runner up in the American League Cy Young voting in 2023 comes to the Cardinals as a solid veteran rotation option and should also be a solid No. 3 starter for fantasy managers in his first year in St. Louis.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick GooldRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 2112:33Sonny Gray Could Start On First Road Trip
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) will pitch two innings against minor-league hitters on Friday on a back field at the team's spring training complex. If Gray passes that test, he could be slotted in for his first regular-season start on the team's West coast road trip from March 28-April 3. The 34-year-old won't be able to start on Opening Day on March 28 due to the hamstring he strained in camp, but it sounds like he may not need to open the year on the injured list. Gray was the runner-up behind Gerrit Cole in the American League Cy Young voting in 2023, and while he doesn't throw that hard, he has great control and knows how to limit hard contact. In his first year with the Cardinals, Gray should be a high-floor No. 3 fantasy starter.
Source: MLB.com - John DentonRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 2019:02Sonny Gray To Face Hitters On Friday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. After that, Gray is expected to progress to facing live hitters on Friday. The 34-year-old has already been ruled out for Opening Day. Although, Gray may be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. The Cardinals are likely going to wait and see how he feels after Friday before making any more decisions.
Source: Derrick GooldRotoBaller.com
Sun Mar 1712:07Sonny Gray Won't Be Cleared For Opening Day
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) will not be cleared for Opening Day on March 28, according to manager Oliver Marmol. However, there is a possibility that Gray won't open the year on the injured list and could potentially pitch later in the first road trip of the season. With Gray out for Opening Day, right-hander Miles Mikolas will be the team's Opening Day starter on the road in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. The 34-year-old is set to throw a simulated game on Sunday after straining his right hamstring on March 4. It's a bummer that Gray won't be making the team's Opening Day start in his first season in St. Louis, but his injury might not require him to miss a start at all to open the year. After finishing second in the American League Cy Young voting in 2023, Gray makes for a high-floor No. 3 fantasy starter in 2024.
Source: The Athletic - Katie WooRotoBaller.com
Sat Mar 1612:08Sonny Gray To Throw In Sim Game On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring), who strained his right hamstring on March 4, will pitch in a simulated pre-game situation at Roger Dean Stadium on Sunday. Hitters will stand in, but not swing. It's the next step in Gray's rehab, with the team still holding out hope that he can pitch in the season-opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In a worst-case scenario, the 34-year-old veteran would end up on the injured list to begin the year but would have a minimum stay and make his season debut early on in April. If he's ready to go for the first series versus the Dodgers, he'd be a fade in DFS coming off his injury. But overall, last year's runner-up to Gerrit Cole for the American League Cy Young award is a high-floor No. 3/4 fantasy starter in his first year in St. Louis.
Source: MLB.com - John DentonRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 1412:06Sonny Gray Could Pitch In Opening Series
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) threw a full side session in camp on Thursday after straining his right hamstring on March 4. If Gray is able to clear this hurdle, it could put him on a path to pitch in the opening series of the regular season in Los Angeles against the Dodgers at the end of March. The 34-year-old's next step could either be live batting practice or to pitch in a Grapefruit League game. It's great news for those that were worried the veteran hurler might have to open his first season with the Red Birds on the injured list. The three-time All-Star was great with the Minnesota Twins last year and finished second in the American League Cy Young voting. Even though he's leaving the weak AL Central, Gray is a strong No. 2 fantasy starter in St. Louis in 2024.
Source: MLB.com - John DentonRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 1115:19Sonny Gray Completes Bullpen Session
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) was able to throw a 20-pitch, light bullpen Monday. He is expected to throw a longer session on Wednesday or Thursday. After topping out at 92 mph on Monday, it sounds like Gray is trending in the right direction. The 34-year-old shouldn't have to build his arm back up, as he only went two days without throwing. There's still the probability that Gray starts the season on the IL, but it should be a brief stint if he continues to show he's healthy after mildly straining his right hamstring on March 4. If Gray starts to fall from his 118.4 ADP because of his availability to start the season healthy, he will return good value. Gray is a steady presence in a fantasy rotation and was able to start 32 games last season. If he's able to duplicate that number in 2024, he will again be a solid option for fantasy managers.
Source: Katie WooRotoBaller.com
Sat Mar 915:18Sonny Gray Progressing, Could Throw Side Session Soon
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) has been able to do agility work and throw from 120 feet in recent days without issue, per manager Oliver Marmol. If Gray's recovery goes well on Saturday and Sunday, he could throw a side session off the mound next week, Marmol also said. Gray suffered a mild right hamstring strain during Monday's Grapefruit League loss to the Washington Nationals, but he is trending in the right direction ahead of St. Louis' Opening Day on March 28 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the 34-year-old three-time All-Star could face a minimum stay on the injured list to begin the campaign, we still wouldn't recommended letting Gray fall into the double-digit rounds of fantasy drafts, considering where he's at in his recovery at this stage. Entering the first season of a three-year deal with the Cards, Gray led baseball with a 2.83 FIP and 0.4 home runs per nine innings across his 184 innings for the Minnesota Twins in 2023.
Source: John Denton -MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 511:20Sonny Gray Dealing With Hamstring Strain, Opening Day In Question
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray left Monday's spring training start in the second inning with what is now being called a mild hamstring strain. According to Cardinals President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak, Gray's status for Opening Day is now in question and it is possible he could begin the season on the IL. Hopefully the 3x All-Star won't have to miss too much time, but this is obviously not good news for fantasy managers who were hoping for a repeat of last year's second-place Cy Young performance.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick GooldRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 418:26Sonny Gray Heading For MRI Exam
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) left his Grapefruit League start early on Monday against the Washington Nationals early with right-hamstring tightness, according to a team spokesperson. Gray threw only 20 pitches over 1 2/3 innings before being pulled due to the injury, and he'll now undergo an MRI exam on Monday night to determine the severity of the ailment. The 34-year-old is expected to be St. Louis' ace in 2024 after signing a three-year, $75 million deal in November, so losing him to begin the season would be really bad news for the Cardinals' rotation. Matthew Liberatore and Zack Thompson would be the obvious candidates to round out the team's rotation if Gray is forced to open the year on the injured list. Two of the three times Gray landed on the IL in 2022 were due to hamstring issues.
Source: The Athletic - Katie WooRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 414:47Sonny Gray Exits With Hamstring Tightness Monday
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.
Source: Derrick GouldRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 2016:10Sonny Gray To Start On Opening Day
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.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick GooldRotoBaller.com
Mon Nov 27 202313:34Sonny Gray, Cardinals Finalizing Three-Year Deal
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.
Source: The Athletic - Ken RosenthalRotoBaller.com
Mon Nov 20 202323:45Cardinals The Favorites To Sign Sonny Gray
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.
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob NightengaleRotoBaller.com
Mon Nov 20 202321:45Braves One Of The Top Suitors For Sonny Gray
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.
Source: MLB Network - Jon MorosiRotoBaller.com
Tue Nov 14 202313:24Sonny Gray A Target For Braves?
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.
Source: MLB Network - Jon MorosiRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 8 202314:21Sonny Gray Receiving Interest From Phillies
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.
Source: Jon MorosiRotoBaller.com
Tue Nov 7 202316:14Twins Extend Qualifying Offer To Sonny Gray
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.
Source: MLB.com - Do-Hyoung ParkRotoBaller.com
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