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Alex Cora explains why new Red Sox righty isn’t among upcoming starters

Sonny Gray is gradually integrated through the veteran program while competition for the fifth rotation spot continues with multiple candidates and roster options, manager Alex Cora said.

Summary by The Record
Earlier this week the Red Sox announced their starting pitchers for the first week of Grapefruit League play, but one notable name wasn’t included. Asked Friday morning, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said there’s nothing to worry about with new right-hander Sonny Gray. “Sonny is in the veteran program,” Cora said, eliciting laughter from the assembled reporters in Fort Myers. “For him, yeah, he likes pitching on the big field but he doesn’t mind thr…

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Boston Herald broke the news in Boston, United States on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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