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Red Sox's All-Star Hurler Set To Bolster Rotation With Return From IL
TL;DR
Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray is set to return from the injured list, aiming to strengthen the team's rotation. His absence due to a right hamstring sprain has impacted the team's performance early in the season.
Key points
- Sonny Gray is a three-time All-Star pitcher.
- He was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right hamstring sprain.
- The Red Sox's rotation has faced injuries and inconsistency this season.
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray
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The Boston Red Sox were slated to have one of the most lethal starting rotations in the league ahead of the season, but injuries and inconsistency have plagued the group early on this season.
One of Boston's key offseason additions, three-time All-Star pitcher Sonny Gray, was the first major blow that the team's rotation was dealt after the 36-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring sprain.
Gray last pitched on April 20, but barring any late setbacks, is set to make his return to the Red Sox's rotation without making a rehab start for the team's series finale against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, according to interim manager Chad Tracy.
“Right now, all things point toward Sonny starting,” Tracy said Tuesday, per MassLive's Chris Cotillo. “We’re going to talk more about it after the game, but we’re heading in that direction.”
Gray's return could not come at a better time for Boston, as star pitchers Garrett Crochet and Ranger Suárez both have suffered injuries since the 36-year-old was placed on the IL.
Q&A
When is Sonny Gray expected to return to the Red Sox rotation?
Sonny Gray is set to return from the injured list soon, although the exact date has not been specified.
What injury did Sonny Gray suffer that led to his placement on the injured list?
Sonny Gray was placed on the injured list due to a right hamstring sprain.
How has Sonny Gray's injury affected the Red Sox's starting rotation?
Sonny Gray's injury has contributed to the Red Sox's struggles with injuries and inconsistency in their starting rotation early in the season.