The Minnesota Twins have added a significant piece to their rotation. The Twins acquired veteran right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray on Sunday from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for pitcher Chase Petty, Minnesota’s first-round pick (No. 26 overall) in 2021. The Twins also added minor-league right-hander Francis Peguero in the deal. Gray, a two-time All-Star, had been with the Reds since 2019 and also had previous stints with the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees. In 2021, Gray made 26… Source link
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