Gray is a candidate to have his innings monitored more closely than usual in what is expected to be a common trend among teams in both leagues during the 2021 season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "I don't think anyone truly knows what to expect," Gray said. "Do you shorten it at the front to be able to continue it at the back? Do you come out guns blazing and just see what happens? What do you do? I'm sure different organizations will have a philosophy on that. I trust D.J. with everything, as you guys know."
Gray seems like a good candidate to see his innings somewhat curtailed given his injury history, which includes a trip to the IL in 2020 with a back issue. The Reds previously said that they probably intend to go with a five-man rotation as opposed to a six-man one, so that's one route that's not likely.