Red Sox place RHP Sonny Gray (hamstring) on IL

Field Level Media|published: Tue 21st April, 16:42 2026

Apr 20, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray (54) walks to the dugout after being relieved during the fourth inning after an apparent injury against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Red Sox placed right-hander Sonny Gray on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right hamstring strain.

Boston recalled left-hander Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding transaction.

Gray, 36, left Monday's start against the visiting Detroit Tigers in the third inning with hamstring tightness.

The three-time All-Star is 2-1 with a 4.30 ERA through five starts in his first season with the Red Sox. The 14-year veteran is 127-103 with a 3.59 ERA with six teams.

Samaniego, 27, made his major league debut on April 8. He has allowed no hits or runs in three relief appearances wtih Boston, fanning four and walking three batters in 3 2/3 innings.

--Field Level Media

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