Yankees must reconsider $30M option for Sonny Gray as free agency opens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The New York Yankees face a decision regarding Sonny Gray as he becomes a free agent after the Red Sox declined his contract option. Gray, 37, posted a 2.72 ERA over 169 innings this season. While his performance was strong, concerns about his age and durability make a $30 million option risky for the Yankees. The team is advised to explore alternatives that may better address their roster needs and manage finances effectively. The decision is due soon as they evaluate their options ahead of the 2027 season.
- •Sonny Gray posted a 2.72 ERA with Boston in 2026.
- •Yankees evaluating a $30 million option for Gray's return.
- •Concerns exist over Gray's durability as he turns 37.
- •Yankees could allocate funds better to bolster other positions.
- •Gray previously played for the Yankees, adding familiarity to the decision.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Sonny Gray’s $30M Option Is A Trap The Yankees Must Avoid
"Sonny Gray posted a 2.72 ERA for Boston, but a $30M option for a 37-year-old pitcher is a risky move for the Yankees. Here is why the club should pass.
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