ESPN LATEST NEWS: Braves Head Coach Announced on Thursday Morning Contract Extension To one of their most outstanding player of the year

ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke down the ramifications of the newly constructed deal in a column published shortly after the extension was announced.

 

When the Braves acquired Chris Sale from the Red Sox, they had no intention of using him as a one-year rental.

Chris Sale - Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher - ESPN

Sale, who the team acquired last week in exchange for infielder Vaughn Grissom, has a two-year, $38 million contract extension with Atlanta, the team announced on Thursday morning. Soon after the extension was revealed, ESPN’s Jeff Passan dissected the implications of the freshly negotiated agreement in a commentary that was published.

Atlanta Braves top prospect Vaughn Grissom to make MLB debut after  promotion from Double-A

“Sale’s prior contract guaranteed him $27.5 million through 2024, with a $20 million club option for 2025. However, $10 million of that amount was deferred, bringing the present value down to about $20–21 million,” Passan wrote. Sale’s current guarantee is increased to $16 million in 2024 and $22 million in 2025 as a result of the new agreement, and the Braves also include a buyout-free $18 million club option for 2026.

 

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