Who should replace Sonny Gray in the Red Sox rotation?

TL;DR

Sonny Gray is on the injured list for at least 15 days due to a hamstring injury. Tyler Samaniego will temporarily replace him in the Red Sox rotation, but Payton Tolle, Tyler Uberstine, and Jake Bennett are also considered potential long-term replacements.

Key points

Sonny Gray has a hamstring injury.
Gray will be on the injured list for at least 15 days.
Tyler Samaniego will temporarily replace him.
Payton Tolle, Tyler Uberstine, and Jake Bennett are potential long-term replacements.
Lucas Giolito is a free agent option.

Boston Red Sox

Fort Myers, FL - February 21: Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle warms up before the game. The Red Sox played the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium on February 21, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images Sonny Gray exited Monday’s game early with a hamstring injury. While the injury isn’t believed to be serious, Gray is spending at least 15 days on the injured list to recover. The Red Sox play 14 games over the next 15 games, so they’ll need someone to fill in. Gray’s turn in the rotation won’t come back around until Friday, and Tyler Samaniego will replace him for now, but they could turn to a traditional starter when the time comes. So, who should replace him? Payton Tolle has a 4.80 ERA in three minor league starts. Tyler Uberstine is also on the 40-man roster and can provide bulk innings. Jake Bennett has been impressive in his short stint in the organization as well. My vote would be for Tolle, but any of the three have a solid case. Lucas Giolito is a free agent as well — that could be fun, but it’s unlikely. Is there someone I’m forgetting? Let me know in the comments.

Q&A

What is Sonny Gray's injury status with the Red Sox?

Sonny Gray has a hamstring injury and will be on the injured list for at least 15 days.

Who is replacing Sonny Gray in the Red Sox rotation?

Tyler Samaniego is currently replacing Sonny Gray in the rotation.

Who are the potential candidates to replace Sonny Gray long-term?

Potential long-term replacements include Payton Tolle, Tyler Uberstine, and Jake Bennett.