Chris Sale Named to All-Star Game for the 9th Time
Chris Sale has been selected as a reserve pitcher for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game—marking the ninth All-Star nod of his career and his second wearing a Braves uniform this year .
Sale had an impressive first half: a 2.52 ERA, 114 strikeouts, and 3.12 xFIP across 89.1 innings, before fracturing a left rib on June 18 when making a diving play against the Mets .
Although still on the 60-day injured list (moved there on July 1), his peers voted him in for the All-Star Game—as a homecoming honor—where he’ll tip his cap at Truist Park on July 15, but won’t be able to pitch .
Braves Have Three Representing at Home
Joining Sale on the NL roster are Matt Olson (his third career selection, second with Atlanta) and Ronald Acuña Jr.
Olson—a native of the Atlanta area—recounts attending the 2000 All-Star fan events at Turner Field. Now he’ll play in front of his hometown crowd .
Manager Brian Snitker noted this dual representation puts Braves in rare territory, especially given the team’s underwhelming season record (around 39–50). Three All-Stars from a struggling club speak to the quality of the talent .
Context & Outlook
Sale earned this selection despite missing time—showing his early dominance with a 1.23 ERA over 10 second-half starts .
His injury on June 18, followed by a placement on the IL on June 21, sidelined him until late August at the earliest .
Quick Facts
Event Date Details
Injury occurred June 18, 2025 Fractured left rib vs Mets
Moved to 60-day IL July 1, 2025 Out until late August
All-Star selection announced July 6, 2025 Voted in as NL reserve
All-Star Game July 15, 2025 Hosted at Truist Park, 8 PM ET on FOX
Despite the Braves’ mid-season slump, having Sale, Olson, and Acuña Jr. honored at their home ballpark brings some pride and optimism. Sale’s ninth All-Star selection also underscores that—injury or not—he remains among the elite NL pitchers.
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