Jun 27, 2017
Report: Jays scouting Athletics pitcher Gray
The Toronto Blue Jays were one of four teams who recently scouted Oakland Athletics ace Sonny Gray, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
TSN.ca Staff
The Toronto Blue Jays were one of five teams who recently scouted Oakland Athletics ace Sonny Gray, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
The 27-year-old is 3-3 with a 4.45 ERA and 65 strikeouts over 64.2 innings pitched with the A's this season, his fifth in Oakland. He started the year on the disabled list due to a lat strain.
Gray pitched seven innings, allowing a single earned run on four hits on Sunday, picking up a win against the Chicago White Sox.
Slusser reports the Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox were the others teams taking a look at the righty on Sunday. Some of the clubs were also scouting infielder Jed Lowrie, says Slusser.
Gray's career year came in 2015, when he posted a 14-7 record with a 2.73 ERA and 169 strikeouts over 208 innings pitched. He had a down year last season, going 5-11 with a 5.69 over 117 innings. He missed numerous starts due to various injuries.