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Sonny Gray Scheduled to Make Start with Stockton

June 2, 2016 - California League (CalL1)
Stockton Ports News Release


STOCKTON, Calif.- The Stockton Ports and Oakland Athletics have confirmed that pitcher Sonny Gray will make a Major League Baseball rehabilitation appearance in Stockton on Sunday, June 5th for the 2:09pm start.

Gray is expected to be the starting pitcher on Sunday after being placed on the 15-day Disabled List for a strained right trapezius. The start in Stockton will be the next step in Gray's rehab after first throwing off a mound during a simulated game on May 31st.

In his first nine starts of the 2016 season with Oakland, Gray posted a 6.19 ERA with a 3-5 record. Gray has spent all four of his Major League seasons with the A's and holds a 3.17 career ERA, as the 26-year old has become one of the leading starters for Oakland. Additionally, Gray placed third in American League Cy Young voting and represented the A's at the All-Star Game in 2015, ending the season with a 14-7 record and 2.73 ERA.

For media credentials, contact Kellie Ryan at 209-644-1953.

The Ports will be hosting the visiting Bakersfield Blaze in game two of a three-game series tonight and will welcome the Bakersfield Blaze to Banner Island Ballpark starting Saturday. For more information on Gray's rehab or for ticket information, please visit stocktonports.com or call the front office at 209-644-1900.

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