Sonny Gray

The Cardinals placed Sonny Gray on the 15-day IL with right forearm flexor tendinitis.

Fantasy Impact

The season is over for Gray. He posted a 3.84 ERA across 166 1/3 innings this year for the Cardinals.

Sonny Gray allowed four earned runs on nine hits while striking out eight over 5.2 innings in Wednesday's 10-5 win against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the less-than-stellar outing, Gray's season-long metrics, including a 3.84 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP, remain solid. His high strikeout rate of 11.0 K/9 continues to offer fantasy managers valuable upside, particularly in categories or points leagues that reward strikeouts heavily. However, his susceptibility to the occasional rough outing, as evidenced by today's performance, underscores some inconsistency. Fantasy managers should continue to view Gray as a strong rotation option, albeit with a cautious eye on matchups that might expose his vulnerabilities.

Sonny Gray turned in a stellar performance in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Reds, allowing just one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing is a bright spot in what has been a solid season for Gray, who now boasts a 3.75 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP through 27 starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (10.9 K/9) and a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (5.00) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. Given his consistent performance and ability to limit base runners, Gray should remain a top-tier option in fantasy rotations as the season winds down.

Sonny Gray delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out seven over seven innings in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a testament to Gray's consistency this season, as he continues to maintain a solid ERA and WHIP. His ability to strike out batters at a high rate was on full display, and his control remains sharp, evidenced by his impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio. Fantasy managers should be encouraged by Gray's reliability as a starter, especially given his ability to limit base runners and keep his ERA under four. His performance in tight games like this one only bolsters his value in leagues that reward quality starts and innings pitched.

Sonny Gray delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on three hits while striking out four over six innings in Thursday's 4-1 win against the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a textbook display of efficiency, highlighted by zero walks and a controlled pitch count. Gray's season has been marked by a solid ERA of 3.96 and an impressive WHIP of 1.10, positioning him as a reliable option in fantasy rotations. His high strikeout rate (10.9 K/9) and excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.97) continue to make him a valuable asset in categories that reward precision and power. Given his consistent performance this season, Gray should be considered a strong hold in all fantasy formats, providing steady contributions across multiple pitching categories.