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3 teams more likely than the Red Sox to sign Sonny Gray this offseason

Sonny Gray's return to the Boston Red Sox is very much up in the air, especially since there are a handful of other clubs that are likely eager to acquire him.

By Colin Keane · BoSox Injection

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 1:03 PM

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Colin Keane argues the Braves, Cubs, and Blue Jays are more likely landing spots for free agent Sonny Gray than Boston.
Gray became a free agent after his $30 million mutual option with the Red Sox was declined.
Gray reportedly ended the 2026 season frustrated after manager Chad Tracy pulled him after 70 pitches in the playoffs.

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BoSox Injection's Colin Keane names the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, and Toronto Blue Jays as three teams more likely than the Boston Red Sox to sign free-agent pitcher Sonny Gray. Gray became a free agent after a $30 million mutual option was declined, following a season ending where he disagreed with manager Chad Tracy pulling him early in the AL Wild Card Series.

Keane argues Atlanta presents geographic ties and rotation needs, the Cubs face multiple departing starters, and the Blue Jays could weaken an AL East rival by outbidding Boston on the open market.

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