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Chris Sale Re-Ups With Braves on $27M Deal With $30M Option

Jeff Passan tweeted that nine-time All-Star Sale agreed to a one-year, $27M extension with Atlanta, plus a $30M club option for 2028, with sources telling ESPN. The 36-year-old was set to reach free agency after this season but will stay with the Braves. The deal keeps their rotation anchor in place for another run in 2026 and beyond.