The nine-time All-Star and 2024 NL Cy Young winner was set to become a free agent after the 2026 season. Sale, 36, has been injury-prone throughout his career but has been dominant since joining the Braves, posting a 59 ERA- in 303 1/3 innings since coming to Atlanta in 2024.
Braves extend Chris Sale through 2027
The Atlanta Braves have extended ace pitcher Chris Sale through 2027 with a one-year, $27 million contract that includes a $30 million club option for 2028.