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Braves Rule Out Chris Sale Trade, Signal Buyer Status at Deadline

Anthopoulos said keeping Sale in the rotation underpins the Braves’ plan to bolster the roster at the trade deadline.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 27: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves on deck during the MLB game at Chase Field on April 27, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 09: Alex Anthopoulos of the Atlanta Braves aknowledges the crowd at Truist Park during the World Series Ring Ceremony on April 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • General manager Alex Anthopoulos confirmed the Braves will not trade Cy Young winner Chris Sale and ruled out any ace departures at the July deadline.
  • The decision marks a shift from anticipated seller mode as Atlanta seeks to rebound from a start that leaves them 6½ games back of a National League wild-card spot.
  • Sale has recorded a 2.79 ERA over 14 starts this season and carries an $18 million club option for next year, reinforcing his value to the roster.
  • Contending clubs including the Yankees, Dodgers and Cubs must redirect their search for rotation help toward other available pitchers such as Sandy Alcántara or Andrew Heaney.
  • Additional arms who could draw interest if their teams decide to sell include Freddy Peralta, Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly.