Sonny Gray considers trade options as Red Sox face selloff ahead of deadline
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026

The Boston Red Sox, currently 31-44 and last in the American League East, are likely to become sellers ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. Veteran pitcher Sonny Gray, who has a 3.12 ERA this season, indicated he would be open to discussions about waiving his no-trade clause again. Meanwhile, after a disappointing start, the Houston Astros are considering options to bolster their outfield, a position marked by underperformance this season. General Manager Dana Brown may revisit previous trade talks with the Red Sox and explore available outfield talent such as Byron Buxton, Seiya Suzuki, and Mickey Moniak as the deadline approaches.
- •Red Sox are last in the AL East and likely to sell players.
- •Sonny Gray is open to waiving his no-trade clause.
- •Gray has a 3.12 ERA and an option for 2027.
- •Astros are five games below.500 and in need of outfield help.
- •Houston may revisit trade talks for outfielders ahead of the deadline.
- 7:03 PMCBS MLB — MLB rumors: Sonny Gray could be willing to kickstart Red Sox selloff, Astros may revisit talks for outfielders
"The trade deadline is still weeks away but teams are already looking ahead
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