Gray intends to pitch in ’27, open to Red Sox return (report)

Sonny Gray intends to pitch in the 2027 season and is open to returning to the Boston Red Sox, according to a report from The Boston Globe. The veteran right-hander previously contemplated retirement following Boston's elimination from the American League Wild Card Series. Gray holds a mutual option with the Red Sox for next season and remains open to re-signing as a free agent if that option is declined.

Gray enjoyed an impressive 2026 campaign after joining Boston from the St. Louis Cardinals, posting an MLB-leading 18 wins alongside a 2.72 ERA over 29 starts. Although he expressed frustration after manager Chad Tracy pulled him in the fifth inning of Game 2 against the New York Yankees, Tracy emphasized that their working relationship remains strong.