Summary
The Atlanta Braves have signed pitcher Chris Sale to a one-year, $27 million contract extension with an option for 2028. Sale was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in 2024 and has performed well, winning a Cy Young Award, despite some injury issues.
Key Facts
- The Atlanta Braves acquired Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox in 2024.
- Chris Sale has won a Cy Young Award with the Braves.
- Sale has a 2.46 ERA over more than 300 innings with the Braves.
- The Braves extended Sale's contract for one year at $27 million.
- There is also a $30 million option for 2028 in the contract.
- Sale has had injury issues, including a fractured rib and back spasms.
- The Braves opted for continuity despite potential injury risks.
- Sale's $27 million salary is below the market rate for a top starting pitcher.
