On Wednesday, Oakland's ace set a season high with 11 strikeouts, tossing seven dominant innings of one-run ball to lead the A's to a 4-1 victory over the Marlins.
"Trying to do things a little different at times," Gray said with a smile. "We were just getting everybody nice and relaxed. It was a good way to start the day."
The locker next to Gray's in the A's clubhouse used to belong to rehabbing right-hander Chris Bassitt. It now houses a makeshift zen garden, complete with some bamboo sticks, a small fountain with candles, a miniature rock garden, hanging dreamcatchers and faux leaves.