Sonny Gray, the dude who just went 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA in the first half for the Red Sox, somehow isn't on the American League All-Star roster yet. This is wild, especially with a spot wide open after Yankees ace Cam Schlittler opted out of playing. The Red Sox just finished the first half red-hot, rattling off a dominant nine-game winning streak with three sweeps, winning 14 of their last 16 games and sweeping four of their last five series. Yet, their acting ace got the cold shoulder.
Gray's Numbers Scream All-Star, So What's the Deal?
Seriously, what's MLB thinking? Gray was absolutely elite in the first half. He piled up an 11-1 record, that sweet 2.54 ERA, 85 Ks, and a 1.098 WHIP over 95 innings pitched. Let's put that in perspective: his ERA is the second-lowest in the entire American League, only behind Schlittler. Across the whole damn league, he's got the fifth-lowest ERA. And that 11-1 record? That's the best in the AL, and it's tied for second-best in all of MLB. The Red Sox are totally confused about this snub, and honestly, who wouldn't be? We're talking about a guy who is a top two pitcher in the AL and a top five pitcher in the MLB, left off the roster. It just doesn't make sense.The Open Spot and MLB's Head-Scratching Delay
You'd think with Schlittler out, the league would immediately slot Gray in, right? Wrong. Schlittler is opting to rest up for the second half of the season, which is fair, but he's still attending the game. This means there's "technically no room for an injury replacement" because he's still part of the roster, just not pitching unless called upon. But there's still an open spot! Less than 24 hours until the All-Star Game, and MLB still hasn't named a replacement. This is easily the biggest All-Star snub we've seen in a while, and it's making the league look ridiculous. They have one final chance to make things right and give Gray the credit he’s earned. MLB needs to act fast. With less than 24 hours until the All-Star Game kicks off, they have one last shot to make this right. They gotta give Gray his credit where it's due. If they don't? Forget about it, Gray's going to use this as rocket fuel to go after that Cy Young, an award that's dodged him twice already. You just know he's going to be unleashed in the second half.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.