Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves have reached agreement on a one-year, $27 million contract extension that includes a club option for $30 million in 2028. The 36-year-old pitcher, who was set to hit free agency after this season, will remain in Atlanta in what is likely his final contract before retirement.
The extension ensures the Braves will have three key pitchers locked up through 2027, providing stability to a rotation that has been plagued by injuries. The team is also considering a six-man rotation for the season's first 13 days.