Sonny Gray notes lower velocity Friday

by Bruno Mulé | Cardinals Correspondent | Fri, Mar 21st 4:36pm EDT

Sonny Gray admitted Friday his velocity is down this spring but claims he’s healthy, per team updates, after last year’s forearm injury with the Cardinals. (Katie Woo)

Sonny Gray (4 2/3 IP, 7 H, 5 ER) acknowledged his drop in velo this spring, but says he's healthy.

"Clearly, (velo) is not jumping off the charts right now. Do I wish I was rearing back and throwing 93-94 right now like I always have? Absolutely. I still think that will come."
— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) March 21, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Gray’s 90.6 mph four-seamer Friday versus the Astros, down nearly 2 mph from 2024, yielded 5 runs in 4.2 innings, spiking his spring ERA to 12.56 over 5 starts. The 35-year-old eyes a rebound. Fantasy managers in all leagues should roster him, banking on his experience for a velocity uptick and value in St. Louis’ 2025 rotation if he regains form.

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