Sonny Gray Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Sonny Gray.
Sonny Gray Looks Reborn
2019/05/sonny-gray-looks-reborn.htmlTwo years after the Athletics chose Sonny Gray 18th overall in the 2011 draft, the right-hander made his major league debut at the age of 23 and quickly became one of the game's premier young hurlers. … From 2013-15, a 491-inning span, Gray posted the majors' 10th-lowest ERA (2.88), 11th-best groundball percentage (54.2) and 31st-ranked FIP (3.36) among starters.
Central Injury Notes: Darvish, Gray, Duffy, Dunning
2019/02/central-injury-notes-darvish-gray-duffy-dunning.htmlReds right-hander Sonny Gray, who was scratched from his spring debut due to some elbow stiffness, is expected to throw a bullpen session Thursday, writes MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. … The team's most notable offseason addition to the rotation, Gray will also throw from flat ground at a distance of 120 feet today, per the Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay (Twitter link).
Quick Hits: Reds, Gray, Rangers, Red Sox, Porcello
2019/02/quick-hits-reds-gray-rangers-red-sox-porcello.htmlTheir third big addition, Sonny Gray, is the most significant of the three if only because he immediately signed a three year, $30.5MM extension. … Unfortunately, Reds fans will have to wait for Gray’s debut, as he was scratched from his start today with right elbow stiffness, per the Cincinnati Enquirer’s John Fay.
NL Notes: Realmuto, Dodgers, Braves, Markakis, Cardinals, Gray
2019/01/nl-rumors-realmuto-dodgers-braves-markakis-cardinals-gray.htmlSonny Gray spoke with reporters about his decision to sign an extension with the Reds before ever suiting up for a single game with the team (link via Bobby Nightengale Jr. … Gray noted that his relationship with newly hired pitching coach Derek Johnson, who previously was his pitching coach at Vanderbilt, played a significant role in the decision.
Reds Acquire, Extend Sonny Gray As Part Of Three-Team Trade
2019/01/yankees-trade-sonny-gray-reds.htmlAfter several days of reporting and speculation, right-hander Sonny Gray has officially been traded from the Yankees to the Reds and also agreed to a contract extension with Cincinnati. … Second base prospect Shed Long and a Competitive Balance Round A pick go from the Reds to the Yankees in exchange for Gray and left-hander Reiver Sanmartin.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Santana, Marlins, Happ, Gray, Reds, Perez, Boras
2019/01/rosenthals-latest-santana-marlins-happ-gray-reds-perez-boras.htmlThe Happ situation could be a reason the Reds are looking to work out an extension with Sonny Gray before acquiring him from the Yankees, a tactic that Rosenthal says has surprised some rival agents and executives. … While Gray's success outside of Yankee Stadium has made him a popular bounce-back candidate on another team, Rosenthal wonders if the right-hander might want to lock in a multi-year payday now in the wake of his 2018 struggles.
Trade Rumblings: Giants, Longoria, Gray, Yankees, Arenado
2019/01/trade-rumblings-giants-longoria-gray-yankees-arenado.htmlThe Reds are reportedly close to acquiring Yankees right-hander Sonny Gray, but he had been on the Giants' "radar," Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle tweets. … For the most part, though, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi is seeking controllable hurlers who come with minor league options, per Schulman, and Gray didn't fit either category.
Yankees, Reds “Finalizing” Sonny Gray Trade; Reds Trying To Extend Gray
2019/01/reds-making-progress-toward-potential-acquisition-of-sonny-gray.html18, 2:33pm: The Reds are "making progress" in their talks with the Yankees regarding veteran righty Sonny Gray, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (via Twitter). … 11:19am: MLB.com's Mark Feinsand tweets that the Yankees had offers from multiple teams they'd have accepted for Gray as of last Friday, so if talks with the Reds don't pan out, those proposals could once again come into play.
Yankees Close To Dealing Sonny Gray
2019/01/yankees-trade-rumors-sonny-gray-working-hard-serious.html1:45pm: The Yankees, who reportedly reached an agreement with Adam Ottavino this afternoon, are "working hard" on a trade of right-hander Sonny Gray, per Fancred's Jon Heyman (Twitter link). … 3:11pm: David O'Brien of The Athletic tweets that any trade of Gray won't include the Braves.
Braves Notes: Anthopoulos, Catching, Markakis, Relief Pitching, Pollock, Gray
2019/01/braves-notes-anthopoulos-catching-markakis-relief-pitching-pollock-gray.htmlOne possibility that's seemingly still on the table for the Braves is a move to land Sonny Gray of the Yankees. … As Burns explains, it's not exactly a perfect fit, given Gray's recent struggles and the Braves' own needs, but it's possible to imagine a match and the org has clearly shown prior interest.
Pitching Market Rumors: Giants, Gray, Rangers, Allen, Scrabble
2019/01/pitching-market-rumors-giants-gray-rangers-allen-scrabble.htmlTalks surrounding Sonny Gray have "ramped up" since Yankees' lefty CC Sabathia was cleared to resume baseball activities last week, Fancred's Jon Heyman tweets. … The Yankees are discussing Gray with six teams, including the Reds, per Heyman, though previous reports had indicated that Cincinnati's interest had cooled off since adding Alex Wood and Tanner Roark.
Players Avoiding Arbitration: American League
2019/01/players-avoiding-arbitration-american-league-2.htmlThe Yankees reached an agreement with Sonny Gray for $7.5MM, per Nightengale. … Gray, of course, has been involved trade rumors most of the winter, but for the time being, he stands to play a role in the Yankee pen while providing insurance for the rotation.
Market Notes: Smith/Watson, Reds, White Sox, AGon
2019/01/market-notes-smithwatson-reds-white-sox-agon.htmlAmong the potential targets, the Reds are still pursuing Yankees starter Sonny Gray, per Jon Heyman of Fancred (via Twitter). … While the New York club made clear at the outset of the winter that Gray was on the block, recent indications are that there's some consideration of hanging on to him.
Yankees Could Keep Sonny Gray Into The Season
2019/01/yankees-could-keep-sonny-gray-into-the-season.htmlThe Yankees began the offseason with GM Brian Cashman openly stating that the team was going to shop Sonny Gray in trade talks this winter. … As Cashman said to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch (Twitter links) and other reporters today, plans haven't exactly changed on this front, as the Yankees' "intention is to move Sonny Gray and relocate him." However, Cashman isn't under any rush to move the right-hander, saying that the Yankees will only trade Gray "when we get the proper return, in our estimation.
Passan’s Latest: Harper, Profar, Gray, Ray, Grandal, Pollock, Ender
2019/01/passans-latest-harper-profar-gray-ray-grandal-pollock-ender.html"There was traction, at one point," Passan writes about a deal that would have seen the Yankees get Profar, the Braves get Sonny Gray, and Texas would have received a prospect (presumably from Atlanta's farm system).
Padres Still In Mix For Sonny Gray
2018/12/padres-still-in-mix-for-sonny-gray.htmlYankees right-hander and trade candidate Sonny Gray has been connected to the Padres, among many other teams, since the offseason began in earnest last month. … The New Year is now around the corner and Gray remains a member of the Yankees, though the Padres are still "very much" involved in discussions centering on the 29-year-old, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Latest On Sonny Gray
2018/12/latest-on-sonny-gray.htmlYankees right-hander Sonny Gray has been on the trade block all offseason, but the club hasn't found an offer to its liking for the 29-year-old. … There's at least one serious suitor for Gray, though, as Jon Morosi of MLB.com tweets that the Brewers are still prominently in the mix for him.
Heyman’s Latest: Yanks, Andujar, Padres, Kimbrel, BoSox, Reds, Fish, J.T., Mets
2018/12/heymans-latest-yanks-andujar-padres-kimbrel-bosox-reds-fish-j-t-mets.htmlThe club has also pursued Yankees righty Sonny Gray this offseason, but New York's seeking Double-A and Triple-A pitchers Cincinnati doesn't want to trade, per Heyman.
AL News & Rumors: Dipoto, Yanks, A. Miller, Sonny, A’s, Lucroy, BoSox
2018/12/al-news-rumors-dipoto-yanks-a-miller-sonny-as-lucroy-bosox.htmlOn the trade front, Slusser casts doubt on a potential Sonny Gray-Athletics reunion, reporting that the Yankees' asking price for him is currently too lofty for the A's liking.
Pitching Notes: Gray, Lynn, Morton, Breslow
2018/12/pitching-notes-gray-lynn-morton-breslow.htmlThe Yankees are asking for "high-end Major League talent" in exchange for Sonny Gray, George A. … This isn't the first time we've heard of the Yankees' steep asking price for Gray, though as King notes, it may be a while before a trade emerges unless the club is willing to lower its demands.
Evening Trade Chatter: Realmuto, Profar, Reds, Dodgers, Rockies
2018/12/trade-rumors-realmuto-rays-athletics-profar-rangers.htmlThe Cincinnati ballclub is still "active in trade discussions" with the Yankees on Sonny Gray and the Blue Jays on Marcus Stroman, per Jon Morosi of MLB.com (Twitter link). … Both Gray and Stroman profile as bounceback targets, marking quite a distinction from Kluber, with the former clearly set to be dealt but the latter occupying a less-certain position on the trade market.
Quick Hits: Angels, Giants, Braves
2018/12/quick-hits-angels-giants-braves.htmlFletcher suggests Sonny Gray, Francisco Cervelli and Julio Teheran as the types of trade targets that might be within their reach.
Pitching Notes: Gray, Reds, Ray, Santana, Pomeranz, Nationals, Eovaldi
2018/12/pitching-notes-gray-reds-ray-santana-pomeranz-nationals-eovaldi.htmlWhile the Yankees have broadcast far and wide their intentions to deal Sonny Gray, they are still shopping for the best possible return, Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets. … There's certainly no shortage of interest in Gray, as GM Brian Cashman told reporters (including Sherman) that 11 teams have checked in on the right-hander.
Morosi’s Latest: Bumgarner, Realmuto, Padres, Yankees, Gray, Fiers, Graveman, Jays, Happ
2018/12/morosis-latest-bumgarner-realmuto-padres-yankees-gray-fiers-graveman-jays-happ.htmlSpeaking of the Padres and Yankees, the two teams continue to discuss a potential Sonny Gray trade. … Morosi noted on the continued talks between the two sides earlier this week, and rumors of the Padres' interest in Gray date back to last month.
Trade Chatter: Seager, Mariners, Gray, Indians, Rays
2018/12/mariners-trade-rumors-mitch-haniger-kyle-seager.htmlThe Padres and Brewers are among the teams still in contact with the Yankees about a potential Sonny Gray swap, per Jon Morosi of MLB.com (Twitter links). … Both organizations have been tied to various starting pitching options, though the Padres are a particularly curious fit, given their focus on the 2020 season and Gray's status as a one-year rental.