The Atlanta Braves have secured their ace pitcher Chris Sale with a contract extension that keeps him in Atlanta beyond the 2026 season. The deal is worth $27 million this year with a $30 million club option for 2028, making this likely the final contract of Sale's career before retirement.
Sale has been the Braves' go-to pitcher since joining the team and has been a true clubhouse leader. This extension, combined with existing contracts for Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach, gives the Braves three key pitchers locked up through 2027, addressing some concerns about their rotation beyond next season.