Sonny Gray recovers from flu for Opening Day

by Bruno Mulé | Cardinals Correspondent | Mon, Mar 24th 4:57pm EDT

Sonny Gray has been fighting the flu recently, per team updates, but said Monday he’s feeling better ahead of Thursday’s start. (Derrick Goold)

Sonny Gray has been dealing with a flu-like illness that sapped him of strength, left him not feeling great.

He feels better today, says #Cardinals. Waiting to hear more.

⁦@LWorthySports⁩ wrote on him earlier this week … https://t.co/bClm9EASrh
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) March 24, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Gray’s recent flu, alongside a delayed offseason throwing program, slowed his spring velocity, but his Monday update keeps him on track for the Cardinals’ Opening Day against the Twins. Fantasy managers in all leagues should roster him, banking on his ace-level arm for strong value in St. Louis’ 2025 rotation if he’s fully ready Thursday.

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