The Atlanta Braves are being projected to sign a $22 million All-Star southpaw with elite command to join Chris Sale in the starting rotation, according to a report from The Sporting News.
Hunter Cookston's analysis suggests the Braves will target a premier left-handed starter in free agency to complement Sale, who joined Atlanta via trade ahead of the 2025 season. The predicted acquisition would carry a $22 million annual salary and bring All-Star credentials plus exceptional control to the Braves' pitching staff.
The report did not identify the specific pitcher by name. Atlanta's rotation currently features Sale, Spencer Strider, Max Fried, and Charlie Morton, though Fried and Morton can become free agents after the 2026 season.
