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Red Sox Eye $118M Pitcher as Fallback Plan if Sonny Gray Walks in Free Agency

Boston could be forced into a blockbuster move on the mound, with a projected $118 million arm floated as the Red Sox's answer to a possible Sonny Gray exit, according to Yahoo Sports.

Red Sox Eye $118M Pitcher as Fallback Plan if Sonny Gray Walks in Free Agency

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The Red Sox may need a major contingency plan for their rotation if ace Sonny Gray departs in free agency, according to Yahoo Sports. The outlet points to a pitcher with a predicted contract value around $118 million as a realistic target Boston should weigh if Gray signs elsewhere.

The report frames the decision around what gap the Red Sox would need to fill on their pitching staff should Gray leave, suggesting the team's offseason strategy hinges heavily on retaining or replacing its top starter.

No final decision has been reported, and Gray's free agency outcome remains unresolved, but the scenario underscores how much Boston's roster planning could shift depending on where its star right-hander lands.

Sources: Yahoo Sports

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