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Sonny Gray plans to pitch in 2027 and will enter free agency
Sonny Gray plans to pitch in 2027 after discussing the decision with his family.
He is a starting pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox in 2026, making 29 starts and throwing 169 innings.
Gray said he still wants to win a World Series, with Boston or another team.
He had considered retiring if his family wanted him to leave baseball and spend more time as a full-time dad.
Gray is expected to become a free agent in a few weeks because his contract’s 2027 mutual option is unlikely to be exercised by both sides.
His performance could attract teams looking for an effective starting pitcher, though his preferences about where to play may affect his market.
The next step is for teams to consider signing him, with a return to Boston among the possibilities.
Sonny Gray plans to continue pitching in 2027 after discussing retirement with his family.
Gray said he wants to win a World Series, with Boston or another team.
The 36-year-old is heading to free agency after the Boston Red Sox were eliminated.
He pitched 169 innings over 29 starts for Boston, posting a 2.72 ERA.
Gray had said in September he would give up baseball if his family wanted him to become a full-time dad.
- Who
- Sonny Gray, a starting pitcher.
- What
- He plans to pitch in 2027 and is heading to free agency.
- When
- He plans to pitch in 2027; the report was published on October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Gray played for the Boston Red Sox this season. His next team is not stated.
- Why
- Gray said he still wants to win a World Series, and his family agreed he should continue.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
My family and I have talked about it and it’s an easy decision
I still want to win a World Series, whether that is [with] Boston or with whoever wants me
be done in a heartbeat
Gray said he would give up the sport if his family wanted him to become a full-time dad.
The Red Sox were eliminated.
Gray’s decision to pitch in 2027 was reported.
- Age
- Gray will soon turn 37
- 2026 season
- 169 innings over 29 starts for Boston
- Earned run average
- 2.72
- Strikeout rate
- 21.8%
- Walk rate
- 6.7%
- Ground-ball rate
- 46%
Sources
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