Sale's 2026 ERA Puts Him in Elite Braves Pitching Company
Through 20 starts in 2026, Chris Sale's 2.08 ERA is the fifth-lowest in Braves history since 1969, behind only Greg Maddux's legendary runs.
Chris Sale has posted a 2.08 ERA through his first 20 starts of the 2026 season, placing him among the best single-season ERA marks for a Braves pitcher since 1969. Only Greg Maddux achieved lower ERAs at the same point in a season, doing so three times between 1994 and 1998. Sale also ranks ahead of Reynaldo Lopez's 2.05 mark through 20 starts in 2024. The stat underscores Sale's sustained dominance as a key piece of Atlanta's rotation.
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