The Boston Red Sox have completed a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, acquiring veteran right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray. Gray, 36, a three-time All-Star and former AL Cy Young Award runner-up in 2023, is a seasoned pitcher with a career ERA of 3.58 and 1,925 strikeouts over 330 starts. The trade includes the Red Sox sending cash considerations and the Cardinals receiving left-hander Brandon Clarke and right-hander Richard Fitts, prospects ranked among Boston's top 30. Gray was under a three-year, $75 million contract, with a club option for 2027, but Boston plans to rework his deal into a one-year agreement worth $31 million with a mutual option for 2026. Gray appeared in 32 games in 2025, posting a 14-8 record with a 4.28 ERA over 180.2 innings. The move marks Gray's return to the American League, where he has previously played for the Twins, Yankees, Reds, and Athletics. The Red Sox aim to bolster their pitching rotation with Gray’s experience and skill.