Red Sox starter Sonny Gray is hoping to avoid a lengthy absence after leaving Monday’s start with right hamstring tightness. He won’t, however, avoid the injured list. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

April 21, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Red Sox roster moves: Sonny Gray to IL (hamstring) with MRI pending; lefty reliever called up Red Sox starter Sonny Gray is hoping to avoid a lengthy absence after leaving Monday’s start with right hamstring tightness. He won’t, however, avoid the injured list. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox’ Alex Cora on surprise steal: ‘I never thought he was going to take off’ Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez surprised manager Alex Cora when he took off to steal third base with one out in the sixth inning and Roman Anthony at the plate. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox For Red Sox pinch-hitter, chasing pitch outside the zone worked in win; ‘Just battle’ Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela’s main offensive issue throughout his early career has been chasing pitches outside of the strike zone. But chasing a bad pitch worked Monday. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox ‘Impressive’ Red Sox relief outing preceded by conversation with Jarren Duran Reliever Greg Weissert struck out all three batters that he faced in a crucial spot to help the Red Sox defeat the Tigers 8-6 on Monday. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Sonny Gray on hamstring injury: ‘It doesn’t feel like it’s a horrible thing’ After leaving Monday’s start due to hamstring tightness, Red Sox starter Sonny Gray will undergo an MRI on Tuesday morning to determine severity. At this point, though, the club doesn’t think it’s a serious injury and Gray — who has dealt with similar issues in the past — is remaining hopeful. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Offense rallies for Marathon Monday win; Sonny Gray leaves start (hamstring) The Red Sox lost Sonny Gray in the third inning but won the game on Marathon Monday, rallying late. Here's how it went down. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more     Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com   $1 for the first month   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.