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Should the Yankees revisit Sonny Gray after $30 million option?

Sonny Gray is a free agent after his option decision, and the Yankees must weigh rotation depth against the cost of a reunion.

By Alexander Wilson · Empire Sports Media

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 10:48 PM

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Alexander Wilson examines whether the New York Yankees should pursue free agent Sonny Gray this offseason.
Gray became a free agent after a $30 million mutual option for 2027 with Boston was not exercised.
Gray registered a 2.72 ERA over 29 starts and 169 innings for the Boston Red Sox in 2026.

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Alexander Wilson considers whether the New York Yankees should look into signing free-agent pitcher Sonny Gray following the decline of his $30 million mutual option for 2027 with the Boston Red Sox. The MLB Players Association listed Gray as a free agent on October 30, though Wilson clarifies there is no evidence yet of New York showing actual interest.

Gray posted a 2.72 ERA across 169 innings and 29 starts for Boston in 2026. Wilson argues that while Gray performed well, New York should only pursue him on a short-term deal given he will turn 37, noting the club might be better off allocating resources to the bullpen and lineup.

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