Sonny Gray is officially done for the 2015 season after leaving Friday’s outing with tightness in his left hip.
The Oakland A’s starting pitcher was trying to make a last start but the hip is still sore. Gray would only have one more start remaining for the rest of the season anyway, which makes the move more of a precautionary one since the Athletics aren’t going be playing in the postseason.
Gray done for season. Wednesday starter ... Barry Zito.
— Joe Stiglich (@JoeStiglichCSN) September 29, 2015
The 25-year-old All-Star has thrown 208 innings this year, which is 11 shy of what he completed in his second MLB season last year. Gray finished the season with 14-7 record with a 2.73 ERA. The right-hander won’t likely win the AL Cy Young but he might receive some votes for the solid season.
Barry Zito will get another start on Wednesday in Anaheim in place of Gray. The veteran left-hander allowed four runs in only two innings over the weekend. Zito will be limited to about 70 pitches during his start on Wednesday.