The Baltimore Orioles are expected to leave no stone unturned in their search for starting pitching this offseason, and their division rival may have just done them a solid. In an early offseason blockbuster trade, the Red Sox have acquired Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitching prospect Brandon Clarke and oft-injured starting pitcher Richard Fitts.
Gray's contract included a no-trade clause, so the veteran starter had to approve the deal, and also saw the terms of his contract reworked. Gray will earn $31 million in 2026 and will have a mutual option buyout of $10 million next offseason.