Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray was forced to exit Monday’s matchup against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning after experiencing tightness in his right hamstring.
The veteran right-hander appeared to be struggling physically following a two-out walk that put a pair of runners on base. Following an examination by the team’s medical staff and a single warm-up throw, Red Sox skipper Alex Cora decided to pull Gray from the traditional Patriots’ Day contest at Fenway Park.
During his abbreviated outing, Gray surrendered one earned run while giving up three hits over 2 2/3 innings of work. He recorded two strikeouts and issued one walk before his departure. Left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe took over on the mound and secured a ground ball out to close the frame.
The 36-year-old Gray joined Boston this winter through a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran pitcher, who has earned All-Star honors three times during his career, entered Monday’s contest sporting a 2-1 win-loss record along with a 4.30 earned run average across five starts this season.
