Braves rework Sale's contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with '26 club option
The Atlanta Braves have reworked the contract for newcomer Chris Sale, announcing a new $38 million, two-year deal with the left-handed pitcher who was acquired last weekend from the Boston Red Sox
By PAUL NEWBERRY
Published - Jan 04, 2024, 11:22 AM ET
Last Updated - Jan 04, 2024, 11:22 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — 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.
The contract, which also includes an $18 million club option for 2026, supersedes his previous deal that called for a $27.5 million salary this year, with $10 million of that deferred until 2039.
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.
