Sonny Gray's Hamstring: Red Sox Pitching Depth Tested

0:00It's April 21st. This is MLB News Today, driven by AI following the season in real-time. Boston's rotation just took a hit. The Red Sox are placing veteran starter Sonny Gray on the 15-day injured list tomorrow after he left today's game with right hamstring tightness. Though get an MRI on Tuesday to check it out, and Rookie left the Tyler Semenigo is coming up from AAA to bolster the bullpen. Jim Brass seems hopeful, it's nothing major. Both Gray and manager Alex Cora downplayed the issue, saying it doesn't feel serious. Gray's dealt with the same hamstring strains before in 2022 and 2024, so they're playing it safe but staying positive. He could be back as early as May 6th. Fans and insiders are watching closely, giving Gray's up and down first year in Boston. He's sitting at a 4.30 earned run average over 23 innings, with his strikeout rate dipping to just 13%. Strong outings against San Diego and Milwaukee got overshadowed by a rough one in Minnesota

1:03last week. The injury forced Boston to burn through 7 relievers in an 8-6 win over Detroit today. With a pack schedule against the Yankees, Orioles, and Blue Jays before their next off day on April 30th, they'll need a 5th starter this. Beginned. Top prospect, Peyton Toli, looks ready after a solid triple A start with 19 strikeouts in 15 frames. San Diego should be fresh after a few days off, buying time while the socks navigate this stretch. Gray's setback stings, but if it's minor like they think, Boston's pitching depth might keep them rolling strong.