10:41 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) exercised Sale's $18 million option for 2026 on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

6:56 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) (7-5) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out nine over 5.2 innings to earn the win over the Pirates on Sunday.

2:00 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) will be used as a bulk reliever in Sunday's game against the Pirates, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

9:45 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) came away with a no-decision in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, scattering three hits over eight scoreless innings. He struck out nine without walking a batter.

3:55 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (5-5) was charged with the loss Wednesday against the Cubs, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out nine.

3:07 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) didn't factor into the decision against the Mariners on Friday, allowing one run on four hits while striking out nine over 6.2 innings.

9:37 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) reinstated Sale (ribs) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his start Saturday against the Phillies.

5:13 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) manager Brian Snitker said Sale (ribcage) will likely be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Saturday's game in Philadelphia, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

5:11 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) (ribcage) will make one more rehab start before rejoining the Atlanta rotation, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

10:00 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (ribs) will make his second rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Gwinnett, and Atlanta could shift to a six-man rotation once he's activated from the injured list, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

9:33 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (ribs) was charged with one run over two innings of work in his first rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

4:30 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) (ribs) will make his first rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

12:56 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) (ribs) will begin a rehab assignment next week, and may need only two starts before rejoining the big-league rotation, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

4:37 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) (ribs) threw a successful 30-pitch simulated game Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

5:12 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) (ribs) will throw a live batting practice Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

4:51 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) manager Brian Snitker said Monday that Sale (ribs) recently threw a bullpen session and is expected to face hitters soon, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

11:09 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (ribs) played catch Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

5:19 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) transferred Sale (ribs) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

5:58 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) manager Brian Snitker said Monday that while the team fully anticipates Sale to pitch again this season, it won't have a timetable until it sees how the pitcher's fractured left ribcage heals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

1:38 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) placed Sale on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a fractured left ribcage, retroactive to Thursday.

7:53 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) is having his start pushed back from Sunday to a game during Atlanta's upcoming series against the Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

5:39 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) took a no-decision in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates, allowing three runs (two earned) on eight hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out eight.

1:17 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) gave up three hits and a walk over four scoreless innings during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out five.

9:08 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) announced Monday that Sale will be its Opening Day starter March 27 in San Diego.

1:31 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) walked one and struck out four over four scoreless, no-hit innings during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.

12:49 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) tossed two perfect innings with zero strikeouts in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.

11:57 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) will get the start Saturday for Atlanta's Grapefruit League opener against the Twins, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

4:10 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) said Wednesday that he is fully recovered from the back spasms that kept him off Atlanta's National League Wild Card Series roster, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports.

6:54 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) was named the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner Wednesday.

12:04 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said that Sale (back) threw a bullpen session Friday and would have been on the NLDS roster had the club advanced, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

1:14 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) (back) is not on Atlanta's roster for its National League Wild Card Series against the Padres.

7:39 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) Brian Snitker doesn't believe Sale (back) will be available to pitch during the team's upcoming wild-card series against the Padres, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

4:30 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) has been scratched from Monday's start against the Mets due to back spasms, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

7:03 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) will start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, if necessary, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

2:01 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) doesn't plan to start Sale again until it is facing elimination, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

5:15 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) will not pitch as originally scheduled against the Mets on Wednesday, as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

2:01 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) will make his next start, and likely his final trip to the mound of the regular season, on Wednesday against the Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

7:42 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) (18-3) earned the win Thursday over Cincinnati, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out six.

9:50 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (16-3) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing six hits over seven scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Rockies. He struck out nine without walking a batter.

3:29 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (15-3) earned the win over Minnesota on Wednesday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out six batters over six innings.

10:46 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (14-3) earned the win over the Angels on Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over six innings while striking out 10.

7:38 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) did not factor into the decision in an extra-innings loss to the Mets on Thursday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over 7.1 innings while striking out nine.

5:30 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) will not start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Reds after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

10:47 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (13-3) earned the win over the Padres on Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings.

9:31 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (12-3) got the win Tuesday over the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out nine over 5.1 innings.

5:05 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) is no longer scheduled to start Monday's series opener in Arizona and will instead take the hill Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

3:06 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (10-3) suffered the loss Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over seven innings against the White Sox. He struck out 11.

9:23 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (10-2) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on one hit and three walks over five innings in an 8-1 victory over the Yankees. He struck out eight.

7:44 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) (8-1) picked up the victory Sunday against the Pirates, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out eight.

4:18 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (6-1) picked up the win in Tuesday's 7-0 victory over the Cubs, scattering two hits over seven scoreless innings. He struck out nine without walking a batter.

6:34 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (5-1) earned the win over the Red Sox on Wednesday, hurling six shutout innings while allowing six hits and one walk. He struck out 10.

9:10 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (4-1) picked up the win Wednesday in a 5-2 victory over the Mariners, allowing one run on six hits over five innings. He struck out nine without walking a batter.

10:39 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (3-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over seven innings in a 6-2 victory over the Guardians. He struck out six.

9:05 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) (2-1) earned the win Friday versus Texas, surrendering three earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven batters across seven innings.

5:45 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Phillies, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out seven.

11:51 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over 3.1 innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against Tampa Bay. He struck out six.

10:07 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk over 3.2 innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. He struck out two.

12:11 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) gave up three hits and two walks over 2.2 scoreless innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He struck out five while also throwing a wild pitch.

12:17 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) struck out four batters over two perfect innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

1:25 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) indicated Saturday that he'd been completely healthy this offseason for the first time since 2018, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

10:22 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) signed a two-year, $38 million contract with Atlanta on Thursday.

2:28 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) Red Sox traded Sale to Atlanta on Saturday in exchange for Vaughn Grissom, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

10:17 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) came away with a no-decision in Friday's 3-2 win over the White Sox, allowing three hits and a walk over five scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

8:49 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over six innings against Toronto. He struck out 10.

4:06 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) next scheduled start will come Saturday against the Blue Jays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

11:26 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) (6-3) earned the win Sunday, allowing two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings against Kansas City. He struck out five.

8:23 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) averaged 91.8 mph on his fastball Thursday, down significantly from the 94.5 mph he flashed in his first start off the injured list last Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

7:29 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) (5-3) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and three walks over 4.1 innings against the Nationals. He struck out three.

1:48 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

4:53 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) Sox manager Alex Cora said Sale (shoulder) will be limited to around four innings in his return to the rotation Friday versus the Tigers, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

4:47 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) Sox manager Alex Cora said Sale (shoulder) will likely be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Tigers at Fenway Park, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

5:05 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) threw 53 pitches over 4.1 scoreless innings during his rehab start with Triple-A Worcester on Sunday. He struck out seven and allowed three hits and issued no walks.

2:59 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) is scheduled to make his next rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Worcester, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

7:53 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) allowed one hit, walked two and struck out three over two innings for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Lauren Campbell and Sean McAdam of MassLive.com report.

11:14 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

5:13 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday if he gets through Thursday's live batting practice session with no issues, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

4:31 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) could be ready to begin a rehab assignment next week, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

2:32 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session this weekend, Mike Monaco of ESPN reports.

6:32 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

1:04 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) is on an every-other-day throwing program and is feeling good, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

2:49 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) was cleared to begin a throwing program Thursday after getting encouraging results from an MRI, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

4:31 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) will undergo an MRI on his left shoulder Thursday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

4:19 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left scapula, Sean McAdam of The Springfield Republican reports.

3:48 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list by the Red Sox on Friday, Sean McAdam of The Springfield Republican reports.

6:08 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with left shoulder inflammation, Tom Caron of NESN reports.

8:22 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) was lifted from Thursday's game against the Reds with an apparent injury, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

10:10 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) (3-2) earned the win Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings during a 5-3 victory over the Phillies. He struck out 10.

5:54 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (2-2) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on three hits over 6.1 innings against the Guardians. He struck out five.

8:59 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) (1-2) took the loss Monday as Boston was downed 5-4 by Baltimore, surrendering five runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings without striking out a batter.

6:32 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out 11 over six innings against the Twins on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision.

4:22 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) next start will come Tuesday against the Twins, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

7:22 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) allowed seven runs while completing three innings of work during Saturday's start against the Orioles.

6:15 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) allowed six runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out two over five innings in Tuesday's spring start against the Orioles.

3:19 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) Alex Cora confirmed Wednesday that Sale will start the second game of the regular season April 1 in Boston versus the Orioles, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

11:54 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) allowed one hit and struck out five over three scoreless innings in Saturday's start against the Twins.

10:33 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) Sox manager Alex Cora announced Sunday that Sale won't pitch Opening Day against the Orioles, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

3:48 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (wrist) is officially scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut Monday versus the Tigers, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

12:51 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that Sale (wrist) is in line to make his Grapefruit League debut early next week, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

11:16 AM - Chris Sale (Bos) (wrist) threw a simulated inning against live batters Saturday and came away with no issues, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

3:55 PM - Chris Sale (Bos) (wrist) is tentatively scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut March 7 against the Braves, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.