ATLANTA — After renegotiating Chris Sale’s contract, the Atlanta Braves announced a two-year, $38 million agreement. Sale was acquired from the Boston Red Sox last weekend.
His previous contract, which called for a $27.5 million salary this year with $10 million deferred until 2039, is replaced by this one, which also includes a $18 million club option for 2026.
The seven-time All Star essentially commits to at least two seasons instead of just one with the Braves in exchange for an additional $10.5 million in guaranteed money that doesn’t require waiting for a deferred payment.
Sale, 34, is expected to earn $22 million in 2025 in addition to $16 million this season.
ATLANTA — Following renegotiation, the Atlanta Braves revealed a two-year, $38 million deal for Chris Sale. Last weekend, Sale was acquired from the Boston Red Sox.
This new contract, which also includes a $18 million club option for 2026, replaces his previous one, which called for a $27.5 million salary this year with $10 million deferred until 2039.
The seven-time All Star gives the Braves an additional $10.5 million in guaranteed money without having to wait for a deferred payment, effectively committing to at least two seasons rather than just one.
In addition to his $16 million this season, Sale, 34, is predicted to make $22 million in 2025.
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