Atlanta Braves Ace Chris Sale Named Finalist for NL Cy Young Award

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale has been named a finalist for the 2026 National League Cy Young Award alongside Jacob Misiorowski and Cristopher Sánchez. The 37-year-old veteran delivered another dominant campaign as the anchor of Atlanta's rotation, posting a 2.16 ERA, 2.29 FIP, and 5.8 fWAR across 27 starts and 162.2 innings pitched. Sale previously won the award in 2024, and the 2026 winner will be officially revealed on November 11.