Boston Red Sox's Sonny Gray to Miss Time with Hamstring Injury
Boston Red Sox Get Disappointing News on Injured Starter
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray is set to be placed on the 15-day injured list due to right hamstring tightness, following his early exit during a game against the Detroit Tigers. The team will recall left-handed reliever Tyler Samaniego to bolster their bullpen amid ongoing injury struggles.
- 01Sonny Gray exited the game against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning due to right hamstring tightness.
- 02The Red Sox will place Gray on the 15-day injured list.
- 03Left-handed reliever Tyler Samaniego will be recalled from Triple-A Worcester.
- 04Gray has a history of hamstring issues but feels this injury is not as severe as past ones.
- 05The Red Sox are dealing with multiple pitching injuries, impacting their rotation depth.
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In a concerning development for the Boston Red Sox, starting pitcher Sonny Gray exited the game against the Detroit Tigers with right hamstring tightness in the third inning. After a promising start, Gray faced difficulties and was unable to continue after feeling tightness in his hamstring while attempting to stretch it out. Following the game, Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced that Gray would undergo an MRI, but the team initially did not believe the injury was serious. However, Gray indicated that he has dealt with similar issues in the past, stating, 'I felt a grab in my right hamstring... it just happens every now and then.' Ultimately, the Red Sox decided to place Gray on the 15-day injured list to recover. To address the situation, the team will recall left-handed reliever Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester, who has previously made three scoreless appearances for Boston. The Red Sox are currently facing a challenging period with multiple injuries affecting their pitching staff, including Johan Oviedo on the 60-day injured list and setbacks for Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval. The team has yet to announce a replacement for Gray in the rotation, but top prospect Payton Tolle is expected to be in contention for the start against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
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The absence of Sonny Gray will put additional pressure on the Red Sox bullpen, which is already stretched thin due to other injuries. This could affect the team's performance in upcoming games.
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