"But, if you had any doubt about the left-handed ace and where he stood with the Atlanta Braves after a tough season, MLB Network insider and baseball columnist Jon Heyward just announced the club's $18 million option they've decided to pick up this morning. Sale started the season off hot, despite the offensive woes the Braves continued to endure. He was able to command the mound nine times out of 10, bouncing back from a season-ending back spasm injury the year prior,"
"Although this past season didn't come without its challenges physically for him-being placed on the 60-day IL in June due to a fractured ribcage-Sale was able to bounce back and help the club end the season strong. Ending the 2025 season with a 2.58 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 125.2 innings, Sale is looking to build on that next season and help the team bounce back into a new chapter."
Atlanta exercised the $18 million option on left-handed ace Chris Sale. Sale began the season strong despite the team's offensive struggles. He commanded the mound in nine of every ten starts after recovering from a prior season-ending back spasm. Sale was placed on the 60-day injured list in June with a fractured ribcage but returned to help finish the season strongly. He compiled a 2.58 ERA and 1.07 WHIP over 125.2 innings. Sale aims to build on the rebound season and contribute to the Braves' next chapter.
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