Braves sign oft-injured pitcher Chris Sale to 2-year contract extension just days after trade

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A few days ago, the Atlanta Braves pulled off a notable trade to land seven-time All-Star pitcher Chris Sale. On Thursday, the franchise made the somewhat surprising announcement that Sale agreed to the terms of a two-year contract extension.

The reworked contract is worth $38 million, according to a press release from the Braves. While the deal ties Sale to the 2021 World Series champions for the next couple of years, the contract also includes an $18 million club option for the 2026 season.

Sale started his career with the Chicago White Sox, but spent the last several years with the Boston Red Sox. He was a member of Boston's 2018 World Series team.

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale walks off the mound during the Orioles game on April 24, 2023, in Baltimore. (Charles Brock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The 34-year-old Sale will now earn $16 million this season and $22 million in 2025. 

He was scheduled to have around $10 million of his 2024 salary deferred until 2039. But, now he will get an additional $10.5 million in guaranteed money without having to wait for a deferred payment.

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Promising prospect Vaughn Grissom was dealt to the Red Sox in the trade to acquire Sale. Grissom appeared in 64 games with the big league club over the past two seasons. 

He had an impressive MLB debut in a series against the Red Sox. Grissom was called up in August 2022 to fill in at second base for an injured Ozzie Albies. He crushed a ball over the Green Monster for his first hit and