The 36-year-old Sale was set to become a free agent after the 2026 season but will remain in Atlanta through 2027. This marks Sale's second extension with the Braves since joining them in 2024 in exchange for Vaughn Grissom.
Despite making just 20 starts in 2026 due to injury, Sale posted a 3.6 fWAR and won the 2024 NL Cy Young Award. Since joining Atlanta, he has accumulated 10.0 fWAR in 303 1/3 innings, solidifying his role as the anchor of the Braves' rotation.