Once the season ends in a few weeks, the Braves will have to make decisions on a number of club options. Sometimes, there can be surprises, but all six of these shouldn’t require more than a couple seconds of thought from general manager Alex Anthopoulos.

Chris Sale: $18 million option, $0 buyout

Unless something happens in the injury department with Chris Sale down the stretch, which would be an absolute nightmare, the Braves will pick up his $18 million option for next season. He’s been a top-three pitcher in baseball since coming to Atlanta, winning the 2024 NL Cy Young award and boasting a 2.38 ERA over 46 starts. The Braves should really be trying to convince him to sign an extension this offseason.

Ozzie Albies: $7 million option, $4 million buyout

There never should have been much of a question surrounding Ozzie Albies’ future in 2026. Even amid a career-worst year, the $3 million difference is worth the gamble in hopes he bounces back. However, his recent play even further solidifies his spot with the team. Following another three-hit performance against the Mariners on Friday night, he’s now hitting .340 with six homers over his last 25 games — good for a .966 OPS. Albies will be the Braves starting second baseman next season.

Pierce Johnson: $7 million option, $250k buyout

Pierce Johnson has been incredible for the Braves since they acquired him in a trade from the Rockies a few years ago, boasting a 2.67 ERA over 137 appearances. If Atlanta had any plans of not picking up this option, they would have traded him at the deadline. He’ll be a critical piece to the Braves bullpen again in 2026.

Tyler Kinley: $5 million option, $750k buyout

Very similarly to the Johnson trade a few years back, the Braves rolled the dice on Tyler Kinley at this year’s trade deadline. He was struggling to the tune of a 5.66 ERA with the Rockies, but had very encouraging peripherals and everything has turned around for him since coming to Atlanta. Kinley owns a 0.61 ERA over 15 appearances, bringing him back for 2026 is also a no-brainer.

David Fletcher: $8 million option, $1.5 million buyout

Remember when the Braves made a slew of odd trades a couple of offseasons ago, taking on a bunch of bad money, which essentially netted them Jarred Kelenic? Fletcher was one of those guys, and after attempting to become a knuckle-ball pitcher in the minors, he’s now in AA sporting a .499 OPS. The Braves don’t have to think much about this one.

John Brebbia: $4 million option, $500k buyout

Brebbia has pitched a couple of scoreless frames for the Braves this season, and his career 3.97 ERA is not an eye-sore, but there’s no chance the Braves commit $4 million to him this offseason.