Sonny Gray Declines Mutual Option and Becomes Free Agent

Sonny Gray declined his side of a $30 million mutual option for 2027 and is now a free agent, receiving a $5 million buyout instead. He has an exclusive five-day negotiating window with the Boston Red Sox, though a quick agreement is unlikely. The 37-year-old went 18-5 with a 2.72 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 149:46 K:BB over 169 regular-season innings in 2026 and will soon field offers from other clubs.