Chris Sale inks $27M extension through 2027, dominates spring debut

Chris Sale signed a one-year, $27 million extension for 2027 with a $30 million club option for 2028, securing his future with the Braves. He expressed a desire to finish his career in Atlanta. Sale, who won the NL Cy Young in 2024 and had a 2.58 ERA in 125.2 innings before a rib fracture ended his 2025 season, made a strong 2026 spring debut, pitching two scoreless innings with his fastball hitting 96 mph. He is also listed at +1400 for the 2026 NL Cy Young award.