Sonny Gray discusses potential retirement following current season with Boston
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:50 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray has stated that his future beyond the 2026 season remains undecided. Despite maintaining elite performance levels, the 36-year-old indicated that his family will influence his final decision on whether to continue his 14-year career. Gray currently holds a 17-4 record with a 2.69 ERA, leading the Red Sox in wins and innings pitched during his first season at Fenway Park. The veteran right-hander is currently focused on the team’s postseason push as they hold the second American League wild-card spot with 15 games remaining in the regular season. Gray possesses a contract with a $30 million option for 2027 and a $10 million buyout, along with an opt-out provision. He is scheduled to make his next start Friday against Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals.
- •Sonny Gray holds a 17-4 record with a 2.69 ERA over 26 starts this season.
- •The Red Sox currently hold the second American League wild-card position.
- •Gray’s future is subject to a $30 million team option or a $10 million buyout for 2027.
- •The right-hander is expected to start for Boston against the Kansas City Royals this Friday.
- •Family input will determine if Gray continues his professional career.
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Veteran SP Sonny Gray on Potential for Retirement
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Sonny Gray Makes Eye-Opening Admission About Possible Retirement
"In his first season with the Boston Red Sox, veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray has proven one thing. He can still be very valuable to a team contending for the playoffs.Gray has a 2.69 ERA in 26 starts and over 150.2 innings. He has a 1.162 WHIP and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings. He also […] The post Red Sox Veteran SP Sonny Gray on Potential for Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.
"Sonny Gray has not decided whether he will pitch in 2027, and the Red Sox ace made it clear that his family will have the final say.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:50 AMRed Sox Veteran SP Sonny Gray on Potential for Retirement
In his first season with the Boston Red Sox, veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray has proven one thing. He can still be very valuable to a team contending for the playoffs.Gray has a 2.69 ERA in 26 starts and over 150.2 innings. He has a 1.162 WHIP and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings. He also […] The post Red Sox Veteran SP Sonny Gray on Potential for Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:23 PMSonny Gray Makes Eye-Opening Admission About Possible Retirement
Sonny Gray has not decided whether he will pitch in 2027, and the Red Sox ace made it clear that his family will have the final say.
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