# Red Sox unlikely to bring back Sonny Gray after strong season

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/red-sox-unlikely-to-bring-back-sonny-gray-after-strong-season/
- Published: 2026-11-06T21:58:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T22:34:30+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/06/sports/red-sox-unlikely-to-bring-back-sonny-gray-after-strong-season/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Boston may not prioritise bringing back Sonny Gray.
- Gray had a 2.72 ERA across 29 starts in 2026.
- He is expected to be one of the offseason’s most sought-after pitchers.

## Summary

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly unlikely to make re-signing Sonny Gray a priority, despite his standout 2026 season. The veteran pitcher has said he wants to pursue a World Series title, whether in Boston or elsewhere, and is expected to attract strong interest as a free agent.

Gray declined a mutual option worth $30 million for 2027 and received a $10 million buyout, becoming a free agent last week. He posted a 2.72 ERA in 29 starts, but his final Boston appearance ended with him being pulled in the fifth inning of a wild-card game against the Yankees; he later criticised the decision. Gray turns 37 on Saturday and is among the leading starting pitchers available this offseason.

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