Braves Confirm No Chris Sale Trade Amid MLB Interest

The Atlanta Braves have firmly stated that they will not trade left-handed ace Chris Sale or any player under team control beyond the 2025 season, despite ongoing trade rumors. Sale, who won the 2024 National League Cy Young award, has been a key figure since joining the Braves, maintaining strong performance even while on the injured list with a fractured rib. The Braves, currently struggling in the 2025 season, are focused on building a competitive team for the 2026 postseason and view Sale and other long-term players as essential to that goal. Marcell Ozuna, who will become a free agent this winter, remains the most likely candidate to be traded at the deadline. The Boston Red Sox, among other teams seeking starting pitching, have been disappointed by the Braves' decision to keep Sale off the market. Meanwhile, the Braves continue to maintain a solid core including players like Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, and Ronald Acuña Jr. under long-term contracts, signaling their commitment to future contention.