The Atlanta Braves are being predicted to sign a former New York Yankees three-time All-Star and wins leader to a $75 million contract, according to a report from The Sporting News. The unnamed pitcher would join a rotation already anchored by left-hander Chris Sale.
Hunter Cookston of The Sporting News reported on November 6, 2026, that the Braves are targeting the ex-Yankees starter to bolster their starting staff. The player, a three-time All-Star who has led the league in wins, would command a $75 million deal.
The Braves' rotation currently features Sale, who was acquired via trade and remains a key piece of Atlanta's pitching plans. Adding a proven veteran with a track record of winning would give the team a formidable one-two punch at the top of the rotation.
No official announcement has been made, and the player's identity has not been disclosed in the report. The prediction comes as MLB teams evaluate free-agent options ahead of the offseason.
