The Braves secured their ace, Chris Sale, to a one‑year, $27 million extension for the 2027 season, with a club option for $30 million in 2028. The deal keeps the 36‑year‑old in Atlanta after a season limited to 20 starts due to injury.
Sale finished 2024 with a 61 ERA‑, 67 FIP‑, and 73 xFIP‑, earning 3.6 fWAR and the NL Cy Young Award. Since joining the Braves in 2024, he has posted a 10.0 fWAR in 303 ⅓ innings, anchoring a rotation that has struggled with injuries.