One of the Red Sox's stated goals coming into this offseason was to add a starter they could slot behind ace Garrett Crochet in a postseason series. They accomplished that on Tuesday, reaching a trade with the Cardinals for veteran right-hander Sonny Gray.

Los Medias Rojas de Boston adquirieron el martes al lanzador derecho de 36 años Sonny Gray, tres veces elegido al Juego de Estrellas, de los Cardenales de San Luis a cambio del derecho Richard Fitts y un prospecto.

The Cardinals traded former Twin Sonny Gray to the Red Sox, which may be the perfect fallout for Minnesota to keep Joe Ryan.

Rangers pursue Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray in blockbuster trade, addressing critical starting rotation depth after Marcus Semien-Brandon Nimmo deal.