The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $38 million, two-year contract extension with a club option for 2026 for pitcher Chris Sale. The deal was announced on Tuesday, and it will keep Sale in a Braves uniform through the 2026 season.
The 30-year-old Sale has been a key part of the Braves rotation since he was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in 2018. In his two seasons with Atlanta, Sale has gone 15-7 with a 3.02 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. He has also struck out an impressive 243 batters in just over 170 innings of work.
The contract extension is a testament to Sale’s continued success with the Braves, as well as his importance to the team’s success. Sale has been a reliable starter for the Braves, and his presence in the rotation has been a major factor in the team’s success over the past two seasons.
The extension also ensures that Sale will remain with the Braves for the foreseeable future. With the extension, Sale is now signed through the 2026 season, and the club option for 2026 gives the Braves the flexibility to keep him in Atlanta for an additional year if they choose to do so.
Overall, this is great news for the Braves and their fans. Sale has been an integral part of the team’s success over the past two seasons, and this extension ensures that he will remain in Atlanta for at least four more years. With Sale in the rotation, the Braves have a great chance of continuing their success into the future.
