​Could Sonny Gray Be Involved in All-Star Game? MLB Has One Final Opportunity To Add Red Sox Ace to Midsummer Classic originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Boston Red Sox have finished the first half of the season with a dominant winning streak, taking their last nine games in three sweeps, and sweeping four of their last five series, winning 14 of their last 16 games.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNow, the All-Star Break is here, and the Red Sox are sending some of their best players to participate: Aroldis Chapman, Willson Contreras, Ceddanne Rafaela, and, while he can’t participate due to injury, Ranger Suarez.However, arguably the biggest name on the roster has been left out, even though there is still an avenue to get on the roster: acting ace Sonny Gray.New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler has opted out of playing in the game but will attend, citing that he wants to rest up for the second half of the season.Even with that out there, Major League Baseball has not named a replacement. Gray seems to be the most logical choice, yet he was left out of the original selection and all the replacements needed before.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEven the Red Sox are very confused, as Gray is a top-two pitcher in the AL and a top-five pitcher in baseball.Throughout the first half of the season, Gray was elite. He posted an 11-1 record, a 2.54 ERA, 85 Ks, and a WHIP of 1.098 over 95 innings pitched.His ERA is the second-lowest in the American League, and is the fifth-lowest in MLB. His record is the best in the American League, and tied second overall.With Schlittler technically out, MLB needs to find a way to put Gray in right away. If he’s left out, this will be the biggest All-Star snub in a while. However, with Schlittler attending and just not pitching unless called upon, there’s technically no room for an injury replacement.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith less than a few hours until the All-Star Game, MLB needs to act fast. Give Gray his credit where credit is due. Otherwise, Gray could use this as fuel for a push to grab something that has eluded him twice in his career: the Cy Young Award.Latest Red Sox news2026 Red Sox schedule2026 Red Sox rosterComplete history of Red Sox championships