Overview
- The teams announced Boston acquired Sonny Gray and cash considerations, with St. Louis receiving right-hander Richard Fitts and left-handed prospect Brandon Clarke.
- Multiple outlets report the cash component totals about $20 million and that Gray’s deal was restructured to a $31 million 2026 salary with a 2027 mutual option/buyout, leaving Boston’s effective commitment near $21 million.
- Gray waived his full no-trade clause to approve the move to Boston.
- The 36-year-old posted a 14-8 record with a 4.28 ERA and 201 strikeouts over 180 2/3 innings for the Cardinals in 2025.
- He is expected to slot behind Garrett Crochet in the Red Sox rotation, while the Cardinals emphasize payroll flexibility and pitching prospects as part of a youth-focused reset.