Overview
- Boston presented Gray after finalizing last week’s trade with the Cardinals to add experience to the rotation for 2026.
- In a video news conference, Gray said it is “easy to hate the Yankees” and that he “never wanted to go there,” describing a poor fit in New York.
- He said he intends to be himself in Boston, contrasting that with his 2017–18 Yankees stint, where he posted a 4.51 ERA across 41 games.
- Coverage emphasized that his comments inject fresh energy into the Red Sox–Yankees storyline as the teams look ahead to next season.
- Reports also note he’s coming off a full 2025 workload, cited around 180 innings with a mid‑4 ERA, reinforcing expectations of innings and stability.