Braves reportedly to sign starter Sonny Gray, pairing him with Chris Sale
The gist
Reports say the Braves will sign former Red Sox starter Sonny Gray to a massive deal.
Gray would join Chris Sale, a 2026 NL Cy Young finalist, in Atlanta's rotation.
How it unfolded
- Aug 27, 2026Chris Sale threw an 11-strikeout complete-game shutout against the Dodgers.
- Nov 1, 2026Reports said Sonny Gray was a free agent again after the Red Sox declined his option; the Yankees faced a decision on a $30 million mutual option for 2027 at age 37.
- Nov 2, 2026MLB Network named Chris Sale an NL Cy Young finalist alongside Jacob Misiorowski and Cristopher Sánchez, with the award to be announced Nov. 11.
Key terms
- NL Cy Young
- An annual award given to the best pitcher in Major League Baseball's National League.
- ERA
- A baseball statistic measuring the average earned runs a pitcher allows per nine innings pitched.
Source: Wikipedia