As always there are several angles to attack on a full Saturday slate, but there is one game I am finding value on above the rest. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray has been fantastic through his first 3 outings with his new club, and I am looking to back him today against the New York Mets.
Let’s dive in!
Sonny Gray (STL) Over 17.5 outs recorded (-117)
Sonny Gray finished 2nd in American League Cy Young voting in 2023 behind Gerrit Cole after completing a career-best season. It was a contract year for Gray with his deal set to expire in the offseason. He tossed his most innings since 2015 while maintaining a league best FIP and HR/9. His 2.79 ERA was 3rd best behind Blake Snell and the aforementioned Cole, who were the winners of that prestigious award. Gray left the Twins for St. Louis during the winter, inking a 3-year $75 million contract. Right hamstring tightness in spring training delayed Gray’s start to the season, and his first 2 outings of the regular season were held to 64 and 72 pitches respectively. Gray was able to reach 93 pitches across 25 batters faced in his last outing, however, and is now ready to take on another full workload with 5 days of rest since that last start.