MLB Trade Rumors: The New York Yankees have traded Sonny Gray to the Cincinnati Reds for minor league second baseman Shed Long and the Reds’ competitive balance pick for 2019, which is expected to be around #37 overall. As part of the deal, Gray has agreed to a three year, $30.5 million extension for 2020-22 with a 2023 club option. In addition, lefthanded pitcher Reiver Sanmartin goes from New York to the Reds.
It was clear from the start of the offseason that the Yankees were going to move on from Sonny Gray, and there was some talk that he might even get non-tendered.