Braves rework Sale’s contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with ’26 club option

The Atlanta Braves reworked the contract for newcomer Chris Sale, announcing Thursday a new $38 million, two-year deal with the left-handed pitcher acquired last weekend from the Boston Red Sox. In essence, the seven-time All Star gets an additional $10.5 million in guaranteed money without having to wait for a deferred payment, in exchange for committing to at least two seasons with the Braves rather than one. The 34-year-old Sale will make $16 million this season and $22 million in 2025.