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Entering their matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a>, the Boston Red Sox<\/a> are aiming to snap a two-game losing streak and turn things around, as they currently hold the worst record in MLB<\/a>. Before the first pitch, however, the team finalized a long-pending trade tied to their acquisition of right-hander Sonny Gray. <\/p>\n The PTBNL deal, which took about four months to complete, was settled by sending minor league pitcher Patrick Galle to the St. Louis Cardinals<\/a> (h\/t Red Sox X account). Boston secured Gray in the original November trade and is counting on him to help stabilize the rotation as they look to build momentum and find more success this season.<\/p>\n The #RedSox<\/a> today sent minor league RHP Patrick Galle to the St. Louis Cardinals, completing the November 25, 2025 trade for RHP Sonny Gray.<\/p>\n — Red Sox (@RedSox) April 6, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n This trade looks like a strong move for the Red Sox, as they land a reliable, veteran pitcher in Gray to stabilize the rotation and provide consistency for a struggling staff, while the Cardinals receive a developing arm in Galle. <\/p>\n A right-hander drafted by Boston in the 17th round (No. 508 overall), Galle projects as a potential long-term piece for a rebuilding Cardinals team. In three minor league appearances, he posted a 5.06 ERA over 5.1 innings, allowing seven walks with three strikeouts, and a 2.063 WHIP. <\/p>\n At the major league level, Galle appeared in two games for Boston, recording a 1-0 record with a 4.50 ERA across 10 innings pitched, along with eight strikeouts and a 1.100 WHIP. Gray, meanwhile, brings proven production after posting a 4.28 ERA over 180.2 innings last season, with 38 walks, 201 strikeouts, a 1.234 WHIP, and a 14-8 record across 32 starts.<\/p>\n After recording three strikeouts with a 4.50 ERA over 6.0 innings on April 3, Gray is already beginning to show what he can bring to Boston\u2019s rotation this season. He has developed into one of the league\u2019s premier right-handed pitchers since being drafted by the Chicago Cubs<\/a> in the 27th round of the 2008 MLB Draft. <\/p>\n He has earned three All-Star selections, received three Cy Young Award nominations, and finished 18th in MVP voting in 2023. Following a November 2025 trade to the Red Sox, his contract was restructured to a one-year, $31 million deal for 2026, with a $30 million mutual option for 2027 that includes a $10 million buyout. <\/p>\n Originally signed to a three-year, $75 million deal with St. Louis, the Cardinals are covering $20 million of his salary. Boston hopes Gray can anchor the staff and help spark a turnaround this season.<\/p>\n Related: Braves Make Austin Riley Decision Before Diamondbacks Game<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Athlon Sports<\/a> on Apr 6, 2026, where it first appeared in the MLB<\/a> section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n\n
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