Red Sox's Sonny Gray Reportedly Was Investigated by MLB Over Potential Use of Sticky Substance

Bleacher Report • October 6, 2026 • sports

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray was scrutinized for having a sticky substance on his neck during a wild card playoff loss, but MLB investigated and found no grounds for penalty.
Gray pitched 4.2 innings, allowing two earned runs and five strikeouts, but the Red Sox lost 9-2 to the Yankees and were swept from the playoffs.
Gray expressed frustration after being pulled early from the game, stating he felt sharp and wanted to continue pitching through the lineup a third time.
Red Sox manager Chad Tracy accepted responsibility for the early pitching changes in both playoff games, emphasizing that the decisions were his alone and not influenced by external pressure.
While Gray faces no disciplinary action, the early removal from the game leaves lingering questions about the Red Sox's playoff strategy and what might have been.

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