What happened: Yahoo Sports has proposed a mock trade sending Red Sox starter Sonny Gray to the Atlanta Braves following the injury to Braves ace Spencer Strider. Strider was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation after his velocity plummeted during a start against the Mets.

Why it matters: Despite a league-best 46-25 record, the Braves' rotation is under pressure with Strider’s return timeline uncertain. Gray is having a career year in Boston with an 8-1 record and a 3.03 ERA, but the Red Sox face a critical trade deadline pivot as they slide toward the AL East basement.

What to watch: Strider meets with specialist Dr. Keith Meister on Monday to finalize a recovery plan. Any potential deal for Gray would likely hinge on the severity of Strider's diagnosis.