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Red Sox top prospect Payton Tolle is the logical replacement after latest Sonny Gray injury news
TL;DR
Red Sox All-Star pitcher Sonny Gray has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to hamstring tightness. Top prospect Payton Tolle is expected to be called up as his replacement.
Key points
- Sonny Gray placed on 15-day IL with hamstring tightness
- Payton Tolle is the Red Sox's top prospect
- Tolle had an electric debut but struggled afterward
- Red Sox called up Tyler Samaniego to fill Gray's roster spot
- Tolle is expected to be the starting pitcher replacement
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The Boston Red Sox were able to get the series win yesterday against the Detroit Tigers, but they did suffer a blow; All-Star starter Sonny Gray was put on the 15-day IL with hamstring tightness.
While the Sox called up reliever Tyler Samaniego to take Gray’s spot on the roster, they still need a starter, unless they plan on doing bullpen games until Gray’s return. Instead of that, they should call up their No. 1 prospect, and the MLB’s No. 15 overall, Payton Tolle once again.
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MLB Trade Rumors' Anthony Franco believes so too, and thinks Tolle is the logical replacement for Gray. Tolle had his debut along with a stint in 2025, where he had an electric first game, and then turned ice-cold for pretty much the rest of the season.
“Boston’s schedule will require them to turn to a fifth starter this weekend unless they want to run a bullpen game. Top prospect Payton Tolle seems the logical candidate after making a late-season debut in 2025,” Franco wrote.
Q&A
What injury did Sonny Gray sustain that led to his IL placement?
Sonny Gray was placed on the 15-day injured list due to hamstring tightness.
Who is Payton Tolle and why is he being considered as a replacement for Sonny Gray?
Payton Tolle is the Red Sox's top prospect and is seen as the logical replacement for Gray due to his potential and previous MLB experience.
What impact could Sonny Gray's injury have on the Red Sox's pitching rotation?
Sonny Gray's injury may force the Red Sox to rely on bullpen games until he returns, impacting their overall pitching strategy.
