The Braves announced a one‑year, $27 million extension for Chris Sale, with a club option for $30 million in 2028. The deal keeps the 36‑year‑old in Atlanta after the 2027 season, avoiding free agency.
Sale, who earned the 2024 NL Cy Young Award, posted a 61 ERA‑, 67 FIP‑, and 73 xFIP‑ season in 125⅔ innings, despite injuries limiting him to 20 starts. The extension secures his role as the rotation anchor amid a roster that has seen several pitchers go down.