The Cincinnati Reds added another key piece to their starting rotation today acquiring Sonny Gray from the New York Yankees.
The Reds traded prospect IF Shed Long and a 2019 Competitive Balance Round A pick for Gray and minor leaguer left handed Reiver Sanmartin.
Gray signed a three year extension with a fourth year club option. He will get 7.5 million for 2019, but will an average of 10.17 million for his extension. He has a club option for 12 million in 2023.
Gray started 30 games with a 11-9 record and a 4.90 ERA.
The #Reds have acquired RHP Sonny Gray and LHP Reiver Sanmartin from the Yankees in exchange for IF Shed Long and the Reds' 2019 Competitive Balance Round A draft pick. Gray has agreed to terms on a 3-year contract extension through the 2022 season, with a club option for 2023. pic.twitter.com/79d9qFTarK
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) January 21, 2019
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