The Atlanta Braves bet on Chris Sale has proved to work in their favor as the veteran left-handed pitcher has bought in great results for the team. The former Boston Red Sox pitcher found his spark with the Braves which clearly reflected in his performance throughout the 2024 season. The change in environment also helped Sale achieve the NL Cy Young award, a feat that goes straight into his bag of awards.
For how long is Sale tied to the Braves? How much does the new contract pay the veteran pitcher? Here are all the details.
Uncovering Chris Sale’s new contract with the Atlanta BravesOn January 4, 2024, the Atlanta Braves traded their young infielder Vaughn Grissom for the Boston Red Sox’s veteran left-handed pitcher Chris Sale. However, it seems like the Braves got the better end of the deal, as Sale proved to be a valuable asset to the team.
The Braves presented a two-year contract extension worth $38 Million with a club option for 2026, amounting to $18 Million. However, in 2024, Sale only earned $16 Million, as the Red Sox had traded him for Grissom and agreed to cover $17 Million of his salary. In 2025, Sale will earn $22 Million from the Braves.
Chris Sale’s performance, personal life, and retirement thoughtsChris Sale’s career has been a rollercoaster ride. The talented pitcher was one of the topmost players during the 2012-2018 phase when he won the All-Star strikeout leader in 2015 and 2017, World Series championship in 2018, AL Cy Young award runner-up in 2017, and much more.
However, Tommy John surgery and multiple fractures and injuries have slowed down the pitcher. As of now, Sale has a 3.44 ERA with 42 strikeouts so far. Moreover, Chris has only allowed 28 hits, seven walks, totalling a 0.96 WHIP.
The 36-year old had also considered retirement, but the recent addition of the NL Cy Young award has put those thoughts on hold.
Coming to his personal life, the Braves’ star pitcher is married to his college sweetheart Brianne Aron. They met during their second year at Florida Gulf Coast University, and a never-ending saga of love began. The love birds decided to get married on November 11, 2011, and have been together since. The couple has three children: Rylan, born in 2010; Brayson in 2016; and Rylee in 2022.
Also Read: “Taking it one day at a time”: braves’ Chris Sale focuses on the present while remaining uncertain over MLB future
For how long is Sale tied to the Braves? How much does the new contract pay the veteran pitcher? Here are all the details.
Uncovering Chris Sale’s new contract with the Atlanta BravesOn January 4, 2024, the Atlanta Braves traded their young infielder Vaughn Grissom for the Boston Red Sox’s veteran left-handed pitcher Chris Sale. However, it seems like the Braves got the better end of the deal, as Sale proved to be a valuable asset to the team.
The Atlanta Braves sign LHP Chris Sale: pic.twitter.com/0k5IqbuffK
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) January 4, 2024
The Braves presented a two-year contract extension worth $38 Million with a club option for 2026, amounting to $18 Million. However, in 2024, Sale only earned $16 Million, as the Red Sox had traded him for Grissom and agreed to cover $17 Million of his salary. In 2025, Sale will earn $22 Million from the Braves.
Chris Sale’s performance, personal life, and retirement thoughtsChris Sale’s career has been a rollercoaster ride. The talented pitcher was one of the topmost players during the 2012-2018 phase when he won the All-Star strikeout leader in 2015 and 2017, World Series championship in 2018, AL Cy Young award runner-up in 2017, and much more.
However, Tommy John surgery and multiple fractures and injuries have slowed down the pitcher. As of now, Sale has a 3.44 ERA with 42 strikeouts so far. Moreover, Chris has only allowed 28 hits, seven walks, totalling a 0.96 WHIP.
The 36-year old had also considered retirement, but the recent addition of the NL Cy Young award has put those thoughts on hold.
Your 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner is Chris Sale of the @Braves! pic.twitter.com/fBKCrFj3fu
— MLB (@MLB) November 20, 2024
Coming to his personal life, the Braves’ star pitcher is married to his college sweetheart Brianne Aron. They met during their second year at Florida Gulf Coast University, and a never-ending saga of love began. The love birds decided to get married on November 11, 2011, and have been together since. The couple has three children: Rylan, born in 2010; Brayson in 2016; and Rylee in 2022.
Also Read: “Taking it one day at a time”: braves’ Chris Sale focuses on the present while remaining uncertain over MLB future
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