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MLB All-Star Snub: Gray Overlooked Despite Dominance
14 Jul
Summary
- Sonny Gray posted elite numbers with an 11-1 record and 2.54 ERA.
- Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler opted out, leaving an open All-Star spot.
- Gray's exclusion is seen as a major snub just days before the game.
The Boston Red Sox have concluded the first half of the season with an impressive nine-game winning streak, sweeping their last three series and winning 14 of their past 16 games. Several Red Sox players, including Aroldis Chapman, Willson Contreras, and Ceddanne Rafaela, have been selected for the upcoming All-Star Game. However, a notable omission is pitcher Sonny Gray, who has been arguably the team's biggest star.
Despite Gray's exceptional performance, posting an 11-1 record, a 2.54 ERA, and 85 strikeouts over 95 innings, he was not initially selected for the All-Star team. His ERA ranks second in the American League and fifth in MLB, while his win-loss record is the best in the AL. This exclusion has caused confusion, especially as New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler has opted out of the game, creating an open roster spot.
The MLB has yet to name a replacement for Schlittler, making Gray the most logical choice. His omission is being called one of the biggest All-Star snubs in recent memory. With less than 24 hours until the game, the league is under pressure to rectify this situation and award Gray his due recognition, which could fuel his pursuit of a Cy Young award.
