In no uncertain terms, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow identified one of Boston’s main needs this winter as being a starting pitcher who can “pitch at the front of a rotation,” “pitch alongside or slot in behind Garrett (Crochet)” and “start a playoff game” for the club if needed. Is Sonny Gray that guy?

The Boston Red Sox acquired right-hander Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

Boston is acquiring the ex-Yankee, as first reported Tuesday by The Post’s Jon Heyman.