
Chris Sale
SP - BOS
2019 Outlook
Ownership
Eligibility
Expert Note
View More NotesIf a shoulder injury hadn't limited him to 158 innings, Sale would be competing with Max Scherzer for the top SP slot. He led all starters (with at least 150 IP) in K-BB% (32.9) and FIP (1.98) while posting a 2.11 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. While he'll draw no sympathy from Jacob deGrom, a dozen wins in 27 starts is a bit underwhelming for a superstar pitching for the World Series champions. He had previously topped 200 innings in three straight seasons and is turning 30 around Opening Day, so he's not necessarily a significant injury risk compared to the typical starter. Sale is a stud worth selecting as a staff anchor to end the first or commence the second round.
Player News
View More NewsChris Sale "would love" to stay in Boston
Chris Sale said Wednesday that he likes playing in Boston and would love to remain with the Red Sox for years to come.
Fantasy Impact
This isn't the first time Sale has indicated a willingness to sign a long-term deal with the Red Sox. Sale apparently enjoyed pitching in the World Series last year and would like to continue being a part of the winning organization. Still, there's no indication an extension is close to being signed. Sale is a free agent after 2019. He turns 30 at the end of March.
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Rankings
View More RankingsECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
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Draft | #11 | #2 | #30 | 27 |
Rest of Season | - | - | - | - |
Dynasty | #17 | #16 | #20 | 4 |
G | GS | W | L | SV | BS | HD | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
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32 | 32 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 189.5 | 145 | 55 | 21 | 41 | 254 | 2.59 | 0.98 |
Stats
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Season | Team | GAMES | GS | W | L | SV | CG | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP | ||||
2016 | CWS | 32 | 32 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 226.2 | 190 | 0 | 84 | 27 | 45 | 233 | 3.34 | 1.04 | ||||
2017 | BOS | 32 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 214.1 | 165 | 0 | 69 | 24 | 43 | 308 | 2.90 | 0.97 | ||||
2018 | BOS | 27 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 158 | 102 | 0 | 37 | 11 | 34 | 237 | 2.11 | 0.86 |
History
Game Log
View More GamesGame | OPP | Score | DEC | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
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Wed, Sep 26 | vs. BAL | L, 10-3 | - | 4.2 | 4 | - | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5.79 | 1.07 |
Fri, Sep 21 | @ CLE | W, 7-5 | - | 3.1 | 5 | - | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5.40 | 1.50 |
Sun, Sep 16 | vs. NYM | W, 3-4 | - | 3.0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
Tue, Sep 11 | vs. TOR | W, 2-7 | - | 1.0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
Game Schedule
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Date | Opp | Time | Pitcher | VBR | Matchup |
Thu, Mar 28th | @ SEA | 7:08pm | |||
Fri, Mar 29th | @ SEA | 10:10pm | |||
Sat, Mar 30th | @ SEA | 9:10pm | |||
Sun, Mar 31st | @ SEA | 4:10pm |

Availability
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Saquon Barkley (NYG) | RB | |
Melvin Gordon (LAC) | RB | |
Derrick Henry (TEN) | RB | |
Tyreek Hill (KC) | WR | |
Julio Jones (ATL) | WR | |
Chris Carson (SEA) | RB | |
DeAndre Hopkins (HOU) | WR | |
Jamaal Williams (GB) | RB | |
JuJu Smith-Schuster (PIT) | WR | |
Travis Kelce (KC) | TE | |
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Sony Michel (NE) | RB | |
Joe Mixon (CIN) | RB | |
C.J. Anderson (LAR) | RB | |
Dalvin Cook (MIN) | RB | |
Damien Williams (KC) | RB | |
Nick Chubb (CLE) | RB | |
T.Y. Hilton (IND) | WR | |
Robert Woods (LAR) | WR | |
Marlon Mack (IND) | RB | |
Gus Edwards (BAL) | RB |
Mike Evans (TB) | WR | |
Julian Edelman (NE) | WR | |
Elijah McGuire (NYJ) | RB | |
Keenan Allen (LAC) | WR | |
David Johnson (ARI) | RB | |
Adam Thielen (MIN) | WR | |
Zach Ertz (PHI) | TE | |
Jeff Wilson (SF) | RB | |
Brandin Cooks (LAR) | WR | |
Peyton Barber (TB) | RB |
Mike Trout (LAA) | CF,DH | |
Mookie Betts (BOS) | CF,RF | |
Jose Ramirez (CLE) | 2B,3B | |
J.D. Martinez (BOS) | LF,RF | |
Nolan Arenado (COL) | 3B | |
Max Scherzer (WSH) | SP | |
Francisco Lindor (CLE) | SS | |
Christian Yelich (MIL) | LF,CF | |
Ronald Acuna (ATL) | LF,CF | |
Manny Machado (FA) | 3B,SS | |
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Chris Sale (BOS) | SP | |
Trea Turner (WSH) | SS | |
Jose Altuve (HOU) | 2B | |
Jacob deGrom (NYM) | SP | |
Alex Bregman (HOU) | 3B,SS | |
Bryce Harper (FA) | CF,RF | |
Aaron Judge (NYY) | RF,DH | |
Trevor Story (COL) | SS | |
Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | 1B | |
Giancarlo Stanton (NYY) | LF,RF |
Freddie Freeman (ATL) | 1B | |
Charlie Blackmon (COL) | CF | |
Justin Verlander (HOU) | SP | |
Javier Baez (CHC) | 2B,3B | |
Corey Kluber (CLE) | SP | |
Andrew Benintendi (BOS) | LF,CF | |
Kris Bryant (CHC) | 3B,RF | |
Gerrit Cole (HOU) | SP | |
Anthony Rizzo (CHC) | 1B | |
Aaron Nola (PHI) | SP |
Anthony Davis (NOR) | PF,C | |
James Harden (HOU) | PG,SG | |
Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | SF,PF | |
Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN) | C | |
Kevin Durant (GSW) | SF,PF | |
LeBron James (LAL) | SF,PF | |
Stephen Curry (GSW) | PG,SG | |
Nikola Jokic (DEN) | PF,C | |
Damian Lillard (POR) | PG | |
Russell Westbrook (OKC) | PG | |
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Victor Oladipo (IND) | PG,SG | |
Paul George (OKC) | SG,SF | |
Joel Embiid (PHI) | PF,C | |
Kawhi Leonard (TOR) | SG,SF | |
Chris Paul (HOU) | PG | |
Jimmy Butler (PHI) | SG,SF | |
Kemba Walker (CHA) | PG | |
Kyrie Irving (BOS) | PG,SG | |
Ben Simmons (PHI) | PG,SF | |
Jrue Holiday (NOR) | PG,SG |
Rudy Gobert (UTH) | C | |
Andre Drummond (DET) | PF,C | |
John Wall (WAS) | PG | |
Kyle Lowry (TOR) | PG | |
Khris Middleton (MIL) | SG,SF | |
Donovan Mitchell (UTH) | PG,SG | |
Bradley Beal (WAS) | SG | |
Kevin Love (CLE) | PF,C | |
Draymond Green (GSW) | PF,C | |
LaMarcus Aldridge (SAS) | PF,C |