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Chris Sale

Chris Sale

SP - Atlanta Braves

Age: 34College: Florida Gulf CoastBats: LThrows: LCountry: USA

2024 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR) P #50
Best / Worst #28 / #82
ADP #130

Roster %

 
Yahoo
94%
 
ESPN
91%

Eligibility

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Chris Sale throws live BP Thursday

Chris Sale threw live batting practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Sale was said to have a fully healthy offseason after dealing with a number of injuries the past few seasons. That included undergoing Tommy John surgery. He'll look to remain healthy with the Braves this season.

Ari Koslow4 weeks ago
Chris Sale has fully healthy offseason

Chris Sale reportedly had his first fully healthy offseason since the 2018 season.

Fantasy Impact

Sale underwent Tommy John surgery in 2020, while also dealing with a number of other injuries over the past few seasons. He'll look to stay healthy with the Braves this year.

Ari Koslow4 weeks ago
Chris Sale signs extension with Braves

Chris Sale signed a two-year contract extension with the Braves on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Sale's new contract could keep him in Atlanta through 2026, as it includes a third-year option for $18M. The Braves are apparently confident that the oft-injured lefty can provide them with plenty of valuable innings over the next couple of seasons at least. Sale barely cleared 100 frames over 20 starts for the Red Sox in 2023, but it was the most he's logged since 2019. His performance last season, particularly in the strikeout department, was still quite promising, as the seven-time All-Star posted a 4.30 ERA (3.71 xERA), 1.13 WHIP, and 29.4 K%.

Chris Sale traded to Braves

The Red Sox have traded SP Chris Sale to the Braves in exchange for INF Vaughn Grissom.

Fantasy Impact

Sale has battled an array of injuries over the past few years, which have limited him to 31 starts since 2020. In 20 starts last season, the 34-year-old racked up 125 strikeouts in 102 2/3 innings, finishing with a 4.30 ERA and 1.13 WHIP. The ERA was inflated (xERA of 3.61), and he still offers strikeout upside. His biggest question mark is health, but he could be worth a flier in later rounds of drafts.

Kelly Kirby11 weeks ago
Chris Sale struggles on mound in loss to Orioles

Despite a solid five innings pitched, Sale allowed three hits and one earned run, resulting in a 2-0 loss for the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

With a 4.30 ERA and 1.13 WHIP on the season, Sale's fantasy value remains uncertain as he has shown flashes of brilliance but has also struggled with command at times. His 11.0 K/9 and 4.31 strikeout-to-walk ratio are still impressive, but fantasy managers should approach Sale with caution moving forward.

Chris Schommer25 weeks ago