Braves lock in Chris Sale on a one-year extension with 2028 option
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Atlanta announced a one-year, $27 million extension for left-hander Chris Sale, with a $30 million club option for 2028, binding him to the Braves through at least 2027 as their ace. Sale, 37, has been elite since arriving in 2024 (Cy Young winner) but missed time with a ribcage fracture in 2025. The deal starts in 2027 and does not affect 2026 payroll, though it adds luxury-tax considerations for 2027 and beyond.
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