Sonny Gray Weighs Short-Term Free-Agency Options Following 18-Win Season

Boston Red Sox starter Sonny Gray is poised for a swift free-agency decision after contemplating retirement following his 2026 campaign. The 37-year-old right-hander registered an 18-5 record with a 2.72 ERA and 149 strikeouts across 169 innings. Despite slight dips in velocity and strikeout rate (down to 22%), Gray represents a premium rotation addition for contenders seeking high-impact pitching on a short-term or year-to-year agreement.