Sonny Gray's Opening Day Start in Doubt After Hamstring Injury

St. Louis Cardinals ace Sonny Gray faces uncertainty for Opening Day due to a mild hamstring strain, with his participation now in question.

Sonny Gray sustained a mild right hamstring strain during an exhibition game, putting his Opening Day start for the Cardinals in jeopardy.
MRI results are encouraging, but the timeline for Gray's return remains uncertain as the team awaits further evaluation.
The Cardinals are considering internal options for their rotation, with no immediate plans to seek replacements in the free-agent market.
Gray's injury highlights the lack of top-tier pitching depth in the organization, despite offseason efforts to bolster the rotation.
The Cardinals remain hopeful that Gray's injury will not significantly impact his season, drawing on his quick recovery from a similar issue in 2022.