Blue Jays Emerge as Potential Sonny Gray Suitor

The Toronto Blue Jays are among the teams interested in free-agent right-hander Sonny Gray, raising the possibility that he could leave the Boston Red Sox for a rival in the American League East this offseason.

Gray had a strong 2026 season in his only year with Boston. The Red Sox have considerable pitching depth, while Toronto is looking to reinforce a rotation that was hit hard by injuries last season.

Toronto’s top offseason priority is offense, but the team is also considering starting pitchers who could offer more than depth. If the Blue Jays do not pursue Tarik Skubal, other possibilities include Freddy Peralta, Trevor Rogers and Gray. Peralta is viewed as a possible fit, though he may not be as high on Toronto’s list as some alternatives.

The Blue Jays finished 79-83 in 2026, with rotation injuries contributing to their struggles. The previous season, they came close to winning the World Series, falling just a few outs short against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

A signing would put Gray across the division from Boston, where the Red Sox would face him regularly. It could also help Toronto address a major weakness and become a stronger AL East opponent.