Sonny Gray was acquired by the New York Yankees at last year's non-waiver trade deadline to be a front-line starter for the postseason, but after struggling mightily this season, he has lost his spot in the rotation.
New York general manager Brian Cashman told WFAN's Chris Carlin on Thursday that Gray will be moved to the bullpen and recent acquisition Lance Lynn will join the rotation.
Gray understood the decision, according to YES Network's Meredith Marakovits: "I've struggled and they've given me ample opportunity to figure it out. I continued to grind .