Despite an ongoing slew of injuries keeping him away from the mound, Chris Sale has established himself as one of MLB’s best pitchers – when he’s healthy. A seven-time All-Star, Sale was the AL strikeout leader in 2015 and 2017, and won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2018.
So just how much is Sale’s contract worth?
Chris Sale Contract
On March 23, 2019, Chris Sale signed a five-year, $145 million contract with the Red Sox ($145 million guaranteed) to cover the 2020-24 seasons, plus a vesting option for 2025. The deal's annual average salary is $29 million.
Chris Sale Salary
In 2023, Sale will earn a base salary of $27.5 million, while carrying a total salary of $27.5 million.